Silk Escape Map, Ankara/Sinop

Ankara Region on one side. Displays central region of Turkey from Ankara, south to the Mediterranean Sea, Sinop Region on the other, North of Ankara, to the Black Sea. Originally issued to UK pilots during the Cold War. If they were shot down, these 100% silk topographical and political maps of Eastern European regions show the most convenient escape routes, including railroads, rivers, mines, swamps and more. Screened onto double-sided silk so that they could be used when wet and would not become illegible. Published by War Office 1931. Fifth Edition, revised and reproduced by Ordnance Survey, 1951. Measurements: width 26 in. height 25 in. Wonderful collectors items. New.