Original U.S. WWII Navy Blimp Rebreather Aircraft Breathing Apparatus with Mask and Oxygen Generating Cannister MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly He passed away in 2009

He passed away in 2009 and his obituary can be found at this link

Because of the unexpected adoption into service

Overall a high quality Aviation Section set that is documented as having served overseas during WWI

Army Air Force Pilot Goggles

The blades of knives were marked with designations to identify which service they were issued to

Original U.S. WWII Navy Blimp Rebreather Aircraft Breathing Apparatus with Mask and Oxygen Generating Cannister MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly He passed away in 2009Original Item: Only One Available. Developed in late 1930's by Mine Safety Appliance (MSA), these oxygen regenerating systems provided dirigible aviators with necessary flow of oxygen at higher altitudes. Used with USN C type breathing mask and Chemical cylinder both of which are included. This is a fascinating piece of history, high altitude bombing in late WWI with German zeppelins and allied blimps lead to the discovery that maintaining ships