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This is an example of a World War II survival axe that were standard equipment for American multi-engine aircraft. The blade and hook ends provided aircrewman the ability to cut and tear aircraft aluminum.

Display Status

This object is on display in World War II Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

World War II Aviation

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

EQUIPMENT-Survival

Physical Description

United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) survival axe; curved blade with center hole and pointed hook; black rubber handle with checkering.

Dimensions

3-D (L x W x H) (1224g): 38.7 × 19.1 × 2.9cm, 1.2kg (1 ft. 3 1/4 in. × 7 1/2 in. × 1 1/8 in., 2.6lb.)

Materials

Overall: Steel
Handle: Rubber Coating

Inventory Number

A19602357000

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Air Force

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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