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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 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 × 3.2cm (1 ft. 3 1/4 in. × 7 1/2 in. × 1 1/4 in.)
 Materials Steel
Plastic
Copper Alloy Plating
 Inventory Number A19602359000 Credit Line Transferred from the U.S. Air Force Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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