Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Karl Heisler
- Physical Description
- Luftwaffe Type (Berat Nr.) 10.30 B-2 Life Vest; cotton canvas duck cloth cover rubber front inflation bladders with inflatable neck ring, cotton back panel; 2 cotton web front straps with "D" rings; lower CO2 inflation canister lower left waste; black rubber inflation hose upper front left bladder; with green trim and straps, manual inflation rubber hose; black manufacture stamp on inside back panel (see marks for full text).
- Summary
- The Type 10.30 was an early to mid-war Luftwaffe life vest. The vest was worn deflated during flight. The around the neck configuration ensured that the wearer remained face up in the water. Unfortunately, this vest did not automatically inflate when it came in contact with the water rendering the vest of no value for the unconscious pilot.
- Credit Line
- Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Found on NASM premises
- Inventory Number
- A19760028000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- EQUIPMENT-Survival
- Materials
- Overall: Canvas outer shell with Rubber bladders
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 54.6 x 7.6 x 53.3cm (21 1/2 x 3 x 21 in.)
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19760028000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e6407cf6-e617-4b03-9d16-2eeb448ef06f
