Original U.S. WWII USAAF Named Pilot B-7 Parachute Pack and Harness - Dated 1942 nChannel The U-boat War Badge with

The U-boat War Badge with Diamonds was instituted by Großadmiral Karl Dönitz after he had received from Grand Admiral Erich Raeder a special solid gold version of the U-boat War Badge in which the wreath as well as the swas were inlaid with diamonds

As a result of 1st Lt Coppock’s action and report

5 February 1946

"Bugs Bunny" became the base's official mascot (see photo of sign above) because of the large number of rabbits that inhabited in the area

and then actively encouraging settlement of these territories with those peoples

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Named Pilot B-7 Parachute Pack and Harness - Dated 1942 nChannel The U-boat War Badge withOriginal Item: Only One Available. The B 7 back type parachute was primarily designed for non stationary crew members as a soft, comfortable parachute that could be attached to the wearer at all times. Designed by Frank Manson and standardized for use on October 1, 1940, the B 7 was heavily utilized in a variety of aircraft, including non jumping personnel on paratroop training jumps. It was standard issue for pilots of the B 17 & B 24 until it was