USAAF
Ammeter, USAAF
Genuine WWII US Army Air Forces ampere gauge, indicating the amperage in the airplane. Most of the USAAF aircraft featured ammeters.
Ammeter, USAAF
Genuine WWII US Army Air Forces ampere gauge, indicating the amperage in the airplane. Most of the USAAF aircraft featured such ammeters. Good overall condition.
Armband, Observer, AWS, USAAF
Genuine WWII US Aircraft Warning Service armand, made in royal blue wool felt material, with machine-embroidered insignia. Created in May 1941, the AWS was a civilian branch of the US military whose mission consisted in watching for enemy aircraft entering the American airspace, both on the West Coast and the East Coast. At the peak of its activity, on the East Coast, the AWS numbered 750,000 volunteers -- mostly women -- who had received extensive training in aircraft recognition and were posted to various observation centers. The AWS was disbanded in May 1944. Dimensions: 18 x 4 inches, like most regulation brassards. Due to the lack of fastening device, the armband was usually fixed on the left sleeve by a safety pin. Mint condition.
Assembly, Microphone, Type 25, Royal Air Force, Complete
Nice genuine WWII British Type 25 microphone assembly, intended for Royal Air Force aircrews and adaptable on the Type E, E* and G oxygen masks. This version was introduced in 1943. Air Ministry markings and reference number 10A/2570 are clearly visible. Good overall condition; retains its original wire and plug.
Assembly, Microphone, Type 25, Royal Air Force, Complete
Nice genuine WWII British Type 25 microphone assembly, intended for Royal Air Force aircrews and adaptable on the Type E, E* and G oxygen masks. This version was introduced in 1943. Air Ministry markings and reference number 10A/12570 are clearly visible. Very good overall condition; retains its original wire and plug.
Axe, Escape, Crew, Bomber, RP 4, USAAF
Rare genuine WWII USAAF RP 4 escape axe, intended for being used by bomber crews to free themselves from the aicraft in case of emergency evacuation. The handle is coated with black hard rubber designed to provide protection from electric shocks if cutting through wires -- hence mention 20.000 V visible on the grip. Total length: 14.5in. Good used condition -- the head retains some original paint.
Bag, Barrack, Pfc. Charles Jordan, 529th Bomb. Squadron, 5th Air Force, PTO
Genuine WWII US Army khaki canvas barrack bag. Every GI was to be issued two of these: bag A and bag B . Following the introduction of the better duffel bag, the present type was soon used as a laundry bag. In good, used condition, the present bag retains its label dated April 13, 1942. Name Jordan and ASN 33309529 have been painted on the outer surface. Charles Mike Jordan was born on October 19, 1910 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and joined the US Army on October 19, 1942. He deployed in the PTO with 529th Bomb. Squadron, 5th Air Force from May 30, 1943 to December 11, 1945 and was discharged eleven days later as a Private First Class. He passed away on April 27, 1998. https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=1&tf=F&q=33309529&bc=&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=3788730 https://fr.findagrave.com/memorial/106990582/charles-m-jordan Illustration documents available in digital format only.
Bag, Kit, Aviator's, AN 6505-1, USAAF, OD 7
Genuine WWII USAAF AN-6505-1 Aviator's Kit Bag, of the heavy-duty canvas type intended for aircrews yet also widely used by paratroopers. OD 7 version. Used condition; zippers are broken.
Band, Watch, Wrist, US Army, 1942
Genuine WWII US OD canvas wrist watch band with sewed eyelets and silver color buckle. Found in original box. These boxes were shipped to various military depots. This 1 piece band is 5/8-inches (16 mm) wide, which was standard for the USA made WWII issued Elgin , Waltham , Hamilton , and Bulova watches.
Band, Watch, Wrist, US Army, ELGIN, 1942
WWII USA Elgin made OD canvas wrist watch band with sewed eyelets and silver color buckle were made for US Army ORD or A-11 type watches. Found in original box dated 1942. These boxes were shipped to various military depots. This 1 piece band is 5/8-inches (16 mm) wide, which was standard for the USA made WWII issued Elgin, Waltham, Hamilton, and Bulova watches.
Bands, Rubber, Parachute, USAAF
Genuine WWII US Army Air Forces packet of parachute rubber bands. Used to hold paracord and SOA. Mint, unissued condition.
Belt, Trousers, Officer's, US Army Air Corps, GEMSCO, in Box
Nice genuine WWII US Army trousers belt, of the type intended for officers yet also worn by other ranks. Manufactured by Gemsco . The buckle plate, which features the Air Corps insignia, bears mention Solid Brass at the rear. Total length: 31.8in. Complete and in perfect condition; comes in its original cardboard box.
