Original German WWII Luftwaffe Double Sided Navigation Map – Iceland & Northern Scandinavia – dated 1940 Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful 1: 2,000,000 Scale waterproof vinyl type map with Luftwaffe Eagles surrounding LUFT – NAVIGATIONSKARTE IN MERKATORPROJEKTION (Air- Navigation Map in Mercator Projection) across the top. As noted by the legend, this map is part of a series of maps, which when used together would cover much of the North Atlantic and Europe. These large maps were used on the ground when planning operations at command centers.

This double sided map has Blatt Nr. 12 (Island) or Iceland on one side, and Blatt Nr. 13 (Nordskandinavien) or Northern Scandinavia on the other. The bottom of the Iceland side is marked Herausgegeben vom REICHSLUFTFAHRTMINISTERIUM, Berlin 1940 (Published by the National Aviation Ministry). The Northern Scandinavia side is marked Herausgegeben vom Generalstab der Luftwaffe 1940 (Published by the Air Force General Staff 1940). The maps show various aspects of the areas, and are marked with Leuchtfeuer (Light Beacons), most likely costal lighthouses.

This is an true air navigation map in Mercator projection and was printed in 1940. These maps were specifically produced for the Luftwaffe, and coordinates were different from the army and navy. The dates place this during the Battle of Britain which lasted from July 1940 to June 1941!

The map is in excellent condition with bright colors and measures 51″W x 41″H. There are just a few small holes at the bottom and no other condition issues. Most attractive and ready to display!