[Oman]. Asia 1:1,000,000. Muscat-Masira. NF-40.

€ 1,000.00

First, provisional edition of this rare RAF map of Oman ("army/air style"), reaching as far north as Khaburah, on the coast, south beyond Masirah Island and westward beyond Lahus and Hadhi. During the Second World War, Great Britain recognised the strategic importance of Oman's geographical location by expanding facilities throughout the country. A new airfield was built on Masirah Island, which, from 1943 onwards, housed No. 33 Staging Post. In 1943, both Masirah and Ras Al-Hadd became Royal Air Force stations in their own right. Both of these airfields are labelled on the present map.

Numbered "3" by hand in thick red pencil. Slight edge wear. Otherwise in fine condition.