Description
You are bidding on a VERY RARE and SUPERB example of BAGGED WW2 German Luftwaffe Einmannschlauchboot (One-Person Life Boat), Fl. 10-5501 A-1, as used by various German fighter and bomber pilots!
Inflatable life rafts were an essential component of survival/emergency gear for many German Fighters and Bombers required to fly over large bodies of water. Made in 3 different sizes (6-10 person, 2-4 person and single person), depending on the type of aircraft. The raft was attached to the back of the pilot’s parachute, along with additional survival equipment. They were equipped with collapsible aluminum oars, a metal container of pressurized air (or carbonic acid) to inflate the boat a bailing bag, emergency rations, a recognition flag, emergency signaling equipment, and ropes.
Made of rubber and canvas, this 2nd Model Pilot’s Life Raft set remains in FANTASTIC condition! Unlike the 1st model Life Raft Bags, the 2nd model was designed to attached to both the seat or back style parachutes (so suitable for the most aircraft, such as the Me109, Fw190, Me110, Ju87, and Me262).
Though the bag is a bit dirty and features some corrosion on the steel hardware, it retains 95% of it’s original color and stenciling! Sadly, the shoulder straps are missing. The data information on the bag indicates:
Packhülle Für Einmannschlauchboot
10-5502-A1
Fl. 415001
Brought back by a veteran, the set is 100% COMPLETE. The Rubber Lift Raft is in near MINT condition, and comes with the Pressurized Air Bottle (Fl.10-5953); Drag Anchor (Fl. 415006); and Bailing Bag/Cup (Fl.415007). The glue that affixes the two pouches that store the Anchor and Cup have come away, but that could be rectified by the winning bidder. It rubber is still VERY soft and flexible…and it still inflates! SELDOM seen this complete and in this condition, it would make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display!
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