Chaff Packet, European Theater, Late Version, 3-in-1
6 prism-shaped packets of thin strips of aluminum foil, wrapped in thin brown cardboard, then tan paper as outermost layer. Inner edge of tan paper adhered to cardboard, like a streamer. Wrapping otherwise not secured, only folded into position. 2 packets have handwritten inscriptions, others are unmarked. DO NOT UNWRAP. KEEP LEVEL or chaff will spill out.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
03/17/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; World War II
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