Submitted photo by Clay Farrington. This type of Survival Knife/ Pilot Knife, 10.25 inches in length, was issued to pilots as part of their survival kit and has been standard issue since the late-1950s, yet Cmdr. Reid and an untold number of other pilots carried their own versions into combat. This knife was produced by the company Ontario in 1986. The sheath includes a sharpening stone. Collection of Curator Branch, Accession number 91-164-Q, Naval History and Heritage Command. (US Navy Photo by Clay Farrington/Released).
Date Taken: | 03.01.2020 |
Date Posted: | 03.02.2020 23:01 |
Photo ID: | 6122733 |
VIRIN: | 200301-N-TG517-383 |
Resolution: | 612x402 |
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Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
Hometown: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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