Hello everyone!
Today I would like to share with you a memorandum board （pilots knee board）that was used by a naval aviator.
As you can see in the photo, they were used by naval aviators as personal equipment.
They were made by dexterous mechanics and others using the outer panels (duralumin) of discarded fighter planes and other materials.
They were used to hold recording papers, maps, etc., and were strapped to the thighs.
Let's take a look at the reproduction!
We received orders from several people this time, and we made 4 types, so let's take a look at them in order!
Item ordered by Mr. H.M., Nagano, Japan①
Order from Y.K., Tokyo①
Order from S.I., Saitama, Japan①
It seems that ① is the most popular type.
Use a strap similar to the strap for aviation goggles.
It is also interesting to use the metal with a cutout as a pencil holder.
It is a small clasp, but it serves to hold down the paper and fit the top cover.
Item ordered by Mr. H.M., Nagano, Japan②
The outer panel is in a fighter plane hue.
After long use, just as the paint on a fighter plane will peel off, so will the Memorandum board.
That also gives it a good taste.
Like this.
Original
The corners are well used and the clasp can be slipped on with one finger.
Item ordered by Mr. H.M., Nagano, Japan③
This Memorandum board uses a string clasp, instead of a strap.
It is tied with a tome-knot so that the length can be adjusted without untying the string.
Just slide the cord around and tie it around your foot.
There is wisdom in the way the knot is tied.
Original
The corners of this board are also well used and can be opened and closed by simply slipping your fingers over them.
The L-shaped clasp is also a good fit.
Item ordered by Mr. H.M., Nagano, Japan④
This memorandum board has no clasp.
Then how is the paper held down?
The outer frame itself serves as a clasp.
If you look at it from the back, you can see that the outer frame wraps around the board.
It is like closing a lid.
Original
And the pencil storage mechanism is unique.
A cut is made in the metal plate, and leather is inserted through the cut.
Since it is leather, the pencil can be inserted comfortably.
Other Originals
A crew member enthusiastically writing on the memorandum board.
The crew member on the left in the foreground has a Memorandum board that is tied with a string.
That's all for today!
See you soon!
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