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Item description:
Item Description
Item Overview
Up for sale is an authentic vintage United States Air Force permissible explosion-proof electric flashlight manufactured by Stewart R. Browne Manufacturing Company in New York City (Model F-Six / Approval Number 605A).
Historical Context & Military Provenance
Molded with the prominent \"USAF\" designation, this flashlight dates to the early Cold War / Korean War era following the establishment of the United States Air Force as an independent military service branch in 1947.
These heavy-duty safety flashlights were certified by the United States Bureau of Mines and Underwriters Laboratories for use in hazardous, explosive environments. They were standard issue for airfield maintenance crews, aircraft mechanics, and fueling personnel working around high-octane aviation gasoline, lacquer solvents, fuel tanks, and flammable vapors where a standard electrical spark could cause a catastrophic explosion.
Condition & Specifications
Material: Solid, thick, heavy-duty molded Bakelite / phenolic composition body.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. There are no chips, no cracks, and no structural flaws or disappointments.
Functionality: In clean, tested, working order.
Components: Includes a spare replacement bulb housed securely in the threaded tail cap compartment.
Vintage Batteries: Includes two vintage \"Hercules For Industry\" Size D dry-cell batteries. The batteries are dead/discharged for collectible display only and will be individually wrapped to ensure safe transport.
Markings: Fully embossed with manufacturer details, Bureau of Mines safety seal, atmosphere safety ratings, and crisp \"USAF\" lettering along the body.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have. .!
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