'SPECIAL FLYING RATION' ration pack : RAAF and Australian Army

Accession Number RELAWM20232.015
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
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'.

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