1940s Catcher's Mitt

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Aviation Museum

Image taken 15-08-2025

Image taken 15-08-2025

Name/Title

1940s Catcher's Mitt

Description

A leather catcher's mitt.

Context

This throwing mitt was used by servicemen on the No.7 EFTS base during training. Similar objects would have been used during recreation times, as the pilots and servicemen were often detained on base during the duration of their training.

Collection

The Homefront Collection, No.7 Elementary Flying Training School Collection

Category

Second World War Era, Windsor, Royal Canadian Airforce

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1930 - circa 1945

Material

Leather

Create Date

August 16, 2025

Update Date

August 27, 2025