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Pilot Carrot Cunningham Soft Toy

This toy has been inspired by John “Cat’s Eyes” Cunningham, the famous night-fighter pilot of the Second World War. Not wanting to inform the enemy that RAF night-fighter aircraft had airborne radar, a legend was created to explain Cunningham's successes. It was said that from a diet of vitamin A gained from eating carrots, his eyesight was so exceptional, he could see in the dark like a domestic cat. As such, his incredible night-fighting skills were also used as a ruse to encourage Britain's children to eat more carrots!

Suitable from birth.

Approximate size - 33 cm long.

Hand wash only.

$8.99

Original: $25.69

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Pilot Carrot Cunningham Soft Toy

$25.69

$8.99

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This toy has been inspired by John “Cat’s Eyes” Cunningham, the famous night-fighter pilot of the Second World War. Not wanting to inform the enemy that RAF night-fighter aircraft had airborne radar, a legend was created to explain Cunningham's successes. It was said that from a diet of vitamin A gained from eating carrots, his eyesight was so exceptional, he could see in the dark like a domestic cat. As such, his incredible night-fighting skills were also used as a ruse to encourage Britain's children to eat more carrots!

Suitable from birth.

Approximate size - 33 cm long.

Hand wash only.

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