Original U.S. WWII Lockheed P-38 Lightning Australian Tour Ashtray Trench Art Military Audio This allowed Japanese planes to

This allowed Japanese planes to identify downed pilots in the ocean for rescue due to the large Hi No Maru (日の丸) "circle of the sun" the flag displays

after service

It also has the rare and hard to find early model "Loop" butt stock

The condition of the cap is quite nice

This incredible grouping named to Private George Thomas includes the following items:

Original U.S. WWII Lockheed P-38 Lightning Australian Tour Ashtray Trench Art Military Audio This allowed Japanese planes toOriginal Item: Only One Available. The is a fabulous silvered ashtray featuring a model of an American World War Two Lockheed P 38 Lightning. The aircraft measures 6 1 2" x 5". The air plane is engraves Sydney Australia 1951 South Pacific. The ash bowl is also engraved with numerous Australian cities and initials. Almost certainly a memento of an USAAF pilot's time in Australia during the war, as to why the aircraft is dated post war, we don't know.