L001785 LUFTWAFFE LIFE RAFT BELLOWS (Foot pump).
BACKGROUND:
Inflatable lifeboats were an essential component of survival/emergency gear for all aircraft that were required to fly over large bodies of water. The inflatable lifeboats came in three different sizes depending on the type and size of the aircraft that it was to be utilized with. The larger bombers were equipped with six to ten person capacity lifeboats, while smaller bombers and dual seater aircraft were equipped with two to four person capacity lifeboats and single seater fighter aircraft were outfitted with a single man capacity boat. The single man boat for fighter aircraft was attached to the back flap of the pilot’s parachute. The boats were stored in the appropriate sized canvas carrying/storage case with additional survival and emergency accessories. The boats were equipped with a metal container of pressurized air or carbonic acid to inflate the boat as required and came with an additional bellows for manual inflation. Other accessories included collapsible oars, patch repair kit, bailing pail, emergency rations, a recognition flag, emergency signaling equipment and ropes.PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Bellows constructed of wood and fabric. Nicely Luftwaffe "FL" marked. Looks to be all complete and still functions. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall nice condition.
GRADE **** PRICE $175.00 (Or Best Offer)
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