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Rolfeb

30th May 2012 19:31

Knife of an airman?

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Hi All,

found this part of a knife in the area of the cockpit where a B-17 crashed.
Any idea if this knife belonged to an airman? Is it military? is it american product?
Thanks in advance

Rolfeb

ClinA-78

30th May 2012 20:40

Re: Knife of an airman?

This knife serves to cut parachute's ropes and so. Moreover it had a float handle. Indeed this is a usual item for allied airmen.

Melvin Brownless

30th May 2012 20:52

Re: Knife of an airman?

Hi Guys, Attached pics of RAF dinghy survival knife, would have had a cork handle. Do you know which Boeing B-17 your knife came from?

Regards

Melvin

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Rolfeb

30th May 2012 21:56

Re: Knife of an airman?

Hi
Clin A-78, Melvin,

thanks a lot, appreciate your aswers.
B-17 Serial # 42-30810, Pilot Robert (Bob) Muirhead shot down March 18th 1944.
Plane crashed nearr Dittishause South Germany.
Regards

Rolf

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