Vest, Life Preserver, Type B-4, USAAF, 1942
€595.00
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Genuine WWII USAAF Type B-4 Life Preserver -- the legendary 'Mae West' -- of the standard regulation type intended for Army Air Forces aircrews, also issued to airborne troops on the occasion of Operation Neptune.
Manufactured by United States Rubber Co. on December 28, 1942.
Quite good, worn condition; retains all straps, rubber hoses, and both emplacements for CO² cartridges; the right-hand strap has come apart from the assembly.
Snap hook is in working order.
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Genuine WWII USAAF Type B-4 Life Preserver -- the legendary 'Mae West' -- of the standard regulation type intended for Army Air Forces aircrews, also issued to airborne troops on the occasion of Operation Neptune.
Manufactured by United States Rubber Co. on December 28, 1942.
Quite good, worn condition; retains all straps, rubber hoses, and both emplacements for CO² cartridges; the right-hand strap has come apart from the assembly.
Snap hook is in working order.