United States Army Air Forces Type AN-M8 Flare pistol; stamped aluminum frame; black Bakelite (plastic) pistol grip; steel hinged 37mm breech loading barrel; thumb barrel release and gun cock handle on top; stamped letter manufacturer data on frame (see marks for full text). Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 07/23/2009 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aviation; Equipment; World War II Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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