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  • TMU-27/M LOX Cart

    Note: This item is currently in storage.The TMU-27/M 50-gallon liquid oxygen (LOX) tank was used to refill aircraft LOX systems (for crew breathing at high altitude). This type of cart entered USAF service in 1969 and also was designed for use with argon and nitrogen. The use of liquid oxygen as a

  • Tomahawk

    Note: This item is currently in storage. Meant to represent the Tomahawk, this item was distributed by McDonnell Douglas, along with a matching tie tack. The Tomahawk was the predecessor to the BGM-109G Gryphon missile, which the donor worked on while in the U.S. Air Force. The donor served with the

  • Sweetheart Memorabilia

    Note: This item is currently in storage.Sending "sweetheart memorabilia" like earrings, pillow tops and handkerchiefs to loved ones back home started during World War I and still is a tradition today. Wearing an displaying the mementoes shows their patriotism and helps them to feel close to those

  • Sweetheart Basic Parachutist ID Badge

    Note: This item is currently in storage.Gold-plated sterling silver sweetheart basic parachutist ID badge with rhinestones. This item belonged to the donor's husband, who was a member of the 11th Airborne Division during World War II.Donated by Mrs. Julia F. Rupert.Click here to return to the

  • Spot a Plane Game

    Note: This item is currently in storage. This Spot a Plane game was produced by Toy Creations Inc. in 1942. According to an article in Time, players progressed around the game board from "TakeOff" point to "Mission Accomplished" by identifying correctly the silhouettes of enemy nations'

  • Security Forces Bicycle

    Note: This item is currently in storage.Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Security Forces started a bike patrol program in the 1980s. The bicycles are modified for police work, and their uniforms have additions to be reflective. All current riders are International Police Mountain Bike Association

  • Put the Yanks in Berlin Game

    Note: This item is currently in storage.The object of this game is to get different colored marbles into the correct holes in the map of Europe.Donated from the estate of Ms. Margaret McKnitt.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index.

  • Plane Parade Game

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This aircraft recognition came includes a platform and two picture wheels.Donated by Mr. Jerry W. Miracle.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index.

  • Parachute Wedding Gown

    Note: This item is currently in storage. This bridal gown was made of strips from nine parachutes that saved the lives of nine U.S. flyers behind enemy lines in China during World War II. Donated by Ms. Jeanne L. Morgan. Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index.

  • Parker 51 Fountain Pen

    Note: This item is currently in storage.During the 1940s, the most prized pen was the Parker 51. The China-Burma-India Theater did not have "PX" provisions. At the time there were two Parker 51 pens in stock at the PX in India. Since these were the only two available for all of China, the PX in