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30th May 2012, 19:31
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Knife of an airman?
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 
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30th May 2012, 20:52
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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 www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com Last edited by Melvin Brownless; 18th June 2012 at 22:21.
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30th May 2012, 21:56
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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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