Original U.S. WWII USAAF AN Mark 4 Aircraft Night Signal Float Light Dated 1942
Original price was: $50.00.$34.47Current price is: $34.47.
Description
Original Item: One-of-a-kind. This is a fantastic hand WWII AN Mark 4 Aircraft Night Signal Float Light. The float light was a smoke-producing flare designed to be dropped by an aircraft over open water for drift sighting during the day or night. This type would have been used from the late 1930s through World War II.
Lights were constructed of adhesive, aluminum, brass, and wood, around the smoke charge.
Offered in very good/excellent condition these are exceptionally rare with an example currently on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space museum.
Ready to display!
AN-Mk 4 SpecificationsLength: 13 inchesDiameter: 3 inchesWeight: 2 poundsBurning time: 3 to 3.5 minutesTime from impact to ignition: 8 to 12 secondsRelease altitude: Under 500 feetVisibility: Night – 6 to 7 miles
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