Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by U.S. Rubber Co. - May 1943 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles venting the cylinder

venting the cylinder

on loose material

It bears all matching serial numbers 3122 on major parts and is offered in very good condition

The falling pieces from AA bursts provided a sound like no other in the world

WWII Air Medal ribbon

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by U.S. Rubber Co. - May 1943 Category_Martini-Henry Rifles venting the cylinderOriginal 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 mostly complete and marked (somewhat faded): VEST; LIFE PRESERVER TYPE B 4 SPECIFICATION NO. 3135 DATE OF MFR. MAY 27 1943 CONTRACT W 535 AC 29299 (8376)