1956 US Navy / USMC pilots and aircrews Mark 2 life vest, made of coated yellow nylon cloth, 2nd pattern with the "Dye-Marker" (included) and "Shark-Repellent" (included) pockets, extra pockets for flares (empty). Pockets inserts are present. Made by SWITLIK. Dated 1956. Signal lamp and USN whistle are included. Rare item, especially in this kind of condition, perfect for an A-1 Skyraider pilot display. Used in the early years of Vietnam war before being replaced by the Mk-3C flotation belt.
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1956 US Navy / USMC pilots and aircrews Mark 2 life vest, made of coated yellow nylon cloth, 2nd pattern with the "Dye-Marker" (included) and "Shark-Repellent" (included) pockets, extra pockets for flares (empty). Pockets inserts are present. Made by SWITLIK. Dated 1956. Signal lamp and USN whistle are included. Rare item, especially in this kind of condition, perfect for an A-1 Skyraider pilot display. Used in the early years of Vietnam war before being replaced by the Mk-3C flotation belt.