USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War

USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War
USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War
USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War
USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War
USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War
USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War
USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War

USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War

Also included is an Airmanship manual to Carl Hatfield. Hatfield was a member of the USAF 22. US Air Force Tiger brand cigarette lighter with unit crest/patch/DUI of the 22nd Crash Rescue Boat Squadron. This Japanese made cigarette lighter is marked, Higher Grade, Trade Tiger Mark, Tiger Metal MFG.

The 22nd Crash Rescue Boat Squadron crest/patch/DUI on the front. The lid of the lighter is engraved 22nd CRBS. Underneath the crest it is engraved FEAF.

This item was acquired in a local estate in Louisville, Kentucky. FEAFM 39-1 Airmanship Far East Air Forces booklet. Booklet is named to Carl Hatfield.

Hatfield was a member of the 22. Vintage softcover booklet runs 41 pages. Has chart on USAF rank and accompanying b/w photos/drawings. The USAF activated the 22nd CRBS at Itazuke AB and Fukuoka, Japan during the Korean War. They has locations at K53 and K8 in Korea.

In late 1953-54 elements also operated out of Okinawa. Two of their boats were "85 Rebel" and 667. The squadron was comprised 400 officer and men. The unit actively rescued downed airmen/sailors and conducted covert operations behind enemy lines.

From 1950 through mid-53 the squadron was commanded by Capt Dick and Major Beene. The Squadron Commander from 53-55 was Major "Mike" Hammer. Two of the boat skippers were Sgt's Pendegast and Sgt Redeye.

Carl Hatfield was a member of the unit. Cigarette Lighter shows normal wear/tear associated with age. This includes scuffs, scraps, dings. Lighter stuck in case and I won't force it out. The Airmanship booklet has crease on front cover, small tear on upper back cover, inside cover fading on first page, and toning with age.

Former owner's name in pencil on front cover and inside front cover. There may other minor age related defects. Normal wear and tear associated with age. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Korea (1950-53)\Original Period Items".

The seller is "florennesglcm" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
USAF 22 Combat Rescue Boat Squadron Cigarette Lighter & SC Book Named Korean War


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