Life Vest
Object detail
Accession number
1978.330.2
Description
Personal flying gear of Arthur Frank Tate, Flying Officer No. N.Z. 415387 RNZAF (131 Squadron - 1943-1944). "Mae West" life jacket AM identity no.M/50227. This jacket is khaki-coloured with buoyancy devices on each side. A series of belts, buttons and studs help keep the jacket in place on the wearer. "RNZAF" (Royal New Zealand Air Force) is printed in a stylised form on the right breast surrounded by a pair of laurel wreaths and a crown on top.
Marks
SERIAL No. 6578 / IDEN. No. M/S0227 / G.B. 9804 / Size LARGE / CON. V 5525 / A.M. Maker's Mark
NZ. 415387 / TATE. / SPUD Hand-written
NZ. 415387 / TATE. / SPUD Hand-written
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Life Vest, 1978.330.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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