U.S. NAVY LIFE RAFT FISHING KIT

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U.S. NAVY LIFE RAFT FISHING KIT:
$150.00

Uncommon World War II U.S. Navy aviator\'s life raft fishing kit, typically found in rafts which would accommodate two or more men. The kit includes: four cotton fishing lines with wire leaders attached, three wound about wooden spools, red-eyed chrome jig with steel leader and pork rind attached, red wood hook and leader holder with hook sharpener, pocket knife with scaler and hook remover, additional pork rinds, and 10pp. 8vo. instruction book printed on waterproof paper. Besides instructions on how to catch fish, the booklets suggests catching birds and turtles, and advises areas to avoid unfriendly natives. The kit is contained in pockets of a khaki green cloth that also served as an apron. Very good.

Guaranteed fully authentic for the life of the purchaser. Offered by seller Alexander Historical sales, a \"brick-and-mortar\" sale house in historic Chesapeake City, Md.

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