8th AAF cigarette lighter named

[renfield]

I just posted a very nice cigarette case and now I found this lighter. They will look great displayed together! If anyone has any info on the name please share. It is heavy brass and in great condition.

Steve

[Patriot12]

That is a nice lighter.

[Sabrejet]

Nice find....and a British-style "stubby wing" 8th logo to boot! With such an unusual name and his serial # he should be easy to track down in NARA records.

[littlebuddy]

gimme gimme !!! that belongs in England !! lol

[Jack's Son]

If that is a production type, I've never seen it before. Custom made.....?

[JDK]

Another very cool piece!

 

JD

[ram957]

This looks like your guy...but the enlistment date is in 1946......perhaps he re-enlisted after the war ?

 

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