US Air Forces- WW2 Pen Flashlight , type A-6B
Flashlight , type A-6B
USAF Flashlight , type A-6B
The Air Corps started producing flashlights of their own
design in 1941. The early types were for inspection and maintenance and
were rather large. With the A-6 series, the AAF desired to have a handy pen
light flashlight for illumination of maps and airplane equipment in flight. The
A-6B was standardized on March 8, 1944, then changed to limited standard on
July 18, 1945. It was made of plastic material called "Tenite II",
used 2 -"AA" batteries, had a selectable red filter for night
use, and an attached combination switch and pocket clip and lanyard.
Spec.
No.94-32378-B Justrite MFG. Co. Chicago, ILL,
Property-AF,
U.S.Army
Pat Pend.
Made in USA..
Army Signal
Light
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