Silk Escape Map, Barisan Mountains

Displays the Southeastern part of Sumatera and the island of Java. 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. Compiled 1962. This is the Second Edition. Revised in 1967. Measurement: Height is 42 in., Width is 31 in. Wonderful collectors items. New.