WWII US ARMY AIR FORCE EMERGENCY SUSTENANCE VEST C-1 With HOLSTER

  

Original WWII US Army Air Force Emergency Sustenance Vest C-1. A crucial piece of survival equipment designed for aircrews operating in hostile and remote environments. The C-1 vest was designed to be lightweight and highly functional, featuring. For carrying essential survival items such as rations, medical supplies, signaling equipment, and emergency tools. This vest was a standard part of survival gear for airmen flying over enemy territory, the open ocean, or uncharted jungle landscapes.

This particular vest retains its. And despite some wear consistent with its age, it remains a. Highly collectible and historically significant artifact. USAAF pilots and crew members. Europe, the Pacific, and North Africa.

Essential for airmen flying long-range bombing raids in. B-17 Flying Fortresses, B-24 Liberators, and B-29 Superfortresses. This vest provided the necessary tools for survival in case of emergency landings or parachute ejections behind enemy lines. It was also issued to. Fighter pilots engaged in dangerous escort and combat missions.

Eighth and Fifteenth Air Forces over Europe and the Pacific-based Fifth Air Force. The importance of the C-1 vest was underscored by its use in.

Helping downed airmen evade capture and survive in harsh conditions until rescue. Is a must-have for collectors and historians interested in. WWII aviation and military survival equipment. Please refer to the photos for condition details. What you see in the pictures is actual item you will get.

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