{"product_id":"ciapek-mascot","title":"Ciapek Dog Soft Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the beloved official pet mascot of the Polish 305 Squadron during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. height: 21cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge suitability: 3+ years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft toy represents Ciapek, who was adopted as the official pet mascot of the Polish 305 Squadron during World War II.  He became such a beloved part of the squadron that he only understood Polish. Ciapek flew on many bombing missions with the crew and was even recorded in the flight log as a “passenger.” He had his own oxygen bottle, which was opened at about 3,000 meters altitude, and wore a parachute harness attached to a crew member’s harness for safety.  For each mission, Ciapek received  a small wooden bomb charm, hanging on his collar, with up to eight charms worn proudly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade exclusively for the Royal Air Force Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BRAZIER\u0026 CO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56522695246201,"sku":"TY-CIAPEKST-BC","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/8134\/6595\/files\/TY-CIAPEKST-BC_2.jpg?v=1778068480","url":"https:\/\/rafmuseumshop.com\/products\/ciapek-mascot","provider":"RAF Museum Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}