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Vintage U.S. Air Force LPU-10/P Pneumatic Underarm Life Preserver
Vintage military aviation life preserver assembly marked LPU-10/P, manufactured by Rubber Crafters of West Virginia, Inc. This is an underarm-style pneumatic life preserver with an adjustable webbing harness, metal buckle hardware, and olive drab fabric covers.
The original identification label reads:
Item: Life Preserver, Underarm, Pneumatic
Model: LPU-10/P
Specification: MIL-L-38484 (USAF)
Manufacturer: Rubber Crafters of W. Va., Inc.
Container Part No.: 58K3589
Contract No.: F41608-80-C-1216
A collectible piece of U.S. military aviation and survival equipment, suitable for militaria collections, historical displays, or research.
Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. Shows age-related wear, discoloration, and marks on the fabric and webbing. Metal hardware shows some oxidation and wear. Please review all photos closely for the exact condition and included components.
Important: Inflation capability, bladder integrity, and overall serviceability have not been verified. This item is sold as a collectible/display piece only and must not be relied upon for flotation or emergency safety. Do not attempt to activate any inflation mechanism or pressurized cartridge.
You will receive the exact life preserver assembly shown in the photographs.
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