Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by U.S. Rubber Co. - May 1943 Royal Air Force There are only minor runner

There are only minor runner marks

For more information on maker James Spencer

the entire system weighed 126lbs which required multiple crew to tote the various major components about - a typical crew numbered four

BEASLEY who was a B-24 Liberator bomber pilot in the 372d Bombardment Squadron

recoil spring and all internal parts

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by U.S. Rubber Co. - May 1943 Royal Air Force There are only minor runnerOriginal 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)