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 not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
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: 38.7 × 19.6 × 3.2cm (15 1/4 × 7 11/16 × 1 1/4 in.)
Storage: 44.5 × 25.4 × 6.4cm (17 1/2 × 10 × 2 1/2 in.)
Materials
Overall: Steel
Handle: Rubber Coating
Fabric Tape with Adhesive
Paper
Ink
Inventory Number
A19602358000
Credit Line
Transferred from the U.S. Air Force
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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