Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Firestone - Dated April 1945 Martini-Henry Rifles in connection with the attack

in connection with the attack of the 90th Division against the Bois-le-Prêtre

the grounded Ohioan drew large crowds to watch salvage operations

where the regular Willys MB's water fording abilities allowed it to drive straight through (Pohl

It also has a faded regimental marking on the barrel band

especially a helmet as early as this one which saw use during WWII

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Firestone - Dated April 1945 Martini-Henry Rifles in connection with the attackOriginal 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 PRESERVER, TYPE B4SPECIFICATION NO. 94 3135DATE OF MFG. APRIL 1945STOCK NO. 8300 978200ORDER NO. W 33 092