Artificial right leg, Singapore, c.1943

Right above knee prosthesis, constructed from crashed aircraft in a Japanese Prisoner of War Camp in Singapore during World War II. It was made by Royal Engineer prisoners, under the direction of Col. Julian Taylor FRCS and a Sergeant Armourer. Made c.1943. (Weight: 7.5 lbs 3.4 kg).

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3161768

Title

Artificial right leg, Singapore, c.1943

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 894 mm x 276 mm x 202 mm, 3.4kg