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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

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