| Memorabilia |
A number of items dating back to the Second World War have survived over the years with the Agnihotri family. These were well preserved in steel trunks and were stored away in the attic for decades.
Recently these items were taken out, and photographed with care at a professional photo studio.
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Three types of Wings that OD Agnihotri wore in the course of
his Indian Air Force career. On top were the standard 'IAF' wings under the King's crown
that all pilots wore till the begining of 1945.
Center is the 'RIAF' wings under the Kings crown that was the standard in the years 1945-1950.
On India becoming a republic, the current style 'IAF' pilot wings were adopted with the Ashoka Emblem (Lions from the Saranath pillar) replacing the Kings Crown |
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| A University Training Corps Medal that was probably given to OD Agnihotri during his college years. |  |
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Having been commissioned in 1943 and taking part in operations on the Burma front, OD Agnihotri's WW2 Medal entitlement encompasses the 1939-45 Star, the Burma Star and the 1939-45 War Medal |
| The reverse of the medals showing the 'Naming' on the stars. |  |
 
RAF Uniform Buttons from that era |
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Pilots Oxygen Mask, possibly of 1950s vintage |
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Two types of Pilot Goggles (Left) and (Right) Plain glass Goggles Mk VIII with attachment and cleaning kit. The attachment is broken. |
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A Heliograph used for signalling purposes, along with instruction card. |
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| Jungle Machette issued to pilots as part of regular kit. |  |
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Pilot Licence of OD Agnihotri and his driving license issued during the British period |
| Various Books from OD Agnihotri Collection dating back to the war. |  |
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Assorted Bullets from WWII and after, including a couple of blank rounds. |
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| A code card for Met reports, direction readings and a Compass Indicator Card that shows the various 'No-Fly' areas and designated areas in the Delhi Region. All dating back to either the Second World War or the 1950s | |
