Accession Number | RELAWM20232.015 |
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Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Foodstuff |
Physical description | Foodstuff – dry |
Maker |
MacRobertson Chocolates |
Place made | Australia |
Date made | c 1942-1945 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
'SPECIAL FLYING RATION' ration pack : RAAF and Australian Army
Description
Khaki painted metal tin which contains rations. Printed in black on top of the detachable metal cover, which is taped down on top of the ring-pull lid, is; 'D^D / Made in Australia / Packed by MacROBERTSON'S / SPECIAL FLYING RATION / To be consumed by Air Crew carrying / out flights of 4 hour duration or longer. / Sufficient for 2 men / KEEP PACK INTACT / R.A.A.F / A Gadsden Container'. Printed on the base is 'D^D D^D / CONTENTS / Nuts. (Shelled) 4 ozs / Barley Sugar 3 ozs / Raisins 4 ozs / Chocolate 6 ozs / Chewing Gum 3 pkts / Fruit Juice 8 ozs'.
History / Summary
Unknown