Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Firestone - Dated May 1945 Manufacture Type_New Made Items 95 See item Code #

95 See item Code # BL1003

The author used this knife and a specimen for his wonderful book and even signed page 200 where this knife is featured

almost brand new looking condition

though it has worn off a bit on the raised portions

who would later work with the the Marine Corps and Navy to develop the Mark 2 knife

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Firestone - Dated May 1945 Manufacture Type_New Made Items 95 See item Code #Original Item: Only One Available. During World War II the U. S. aviators and the Royal Air Force servicemen had available to them a vital piece of American made equipment for emergencies that had only been in use for a few years: an inflatable (Mae West) life preserver. This wonderful example is complete and clearly marked: VEST PNEUMATIC LIFE AN6519 1 DATE OF MFG. MAY 25 1945 STOCK NO. (R) 37 J 150 75 CONTRACT NO. N288S 23495 FIRESTONE R&L PROD. CO