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American Air Force WWII Bomber Crew Life Support Oxygen Tank American Air Force WWII Bomber Crew Life Support Oxygen Tank American Air Force WWII Bomber Crew Life Support Oxygen Tank
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LOT 2440

American Air Force WWII Bomber Crew Life Support Oxygen Tank

1939-1945 A.D.

24 in. (8.2 kg, 61 cm).

A large Type G-1 oxygen tank with stencilled lettering 'BREATHING OXYGEN' and technical information on the side. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.

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LOT 2440

American Air Force WWII Bomber Crew Life Support Oxygen Tank

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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