Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest French Gun Magazines Included in this grouping are

Included in this grouping are the pieces:

receiver and trigger guard

etc) and construction methods (no plastic

This sample made at RSAF Enfield

with customized 88th Infantry Division insignia on brass plate

Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest French Gun Magazines Included in this grouping areOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made from two components officially named BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN FRONT and BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN BACK, this vest dates from the Vietnam War (1970 Contract) and was used by helicopter gun ships and and airmobile recon units during the war. The need for body armor capable of defeating large caliber armor piercing rounds became a priority with the advent of "airmobile" combat as evidenced in Vietnam. Helicopter and recon