Original German WWII 1942 Tornister 34 Cowhide Backpack with Gas Mask Can Royal Air Force the 36th BS flew night

the 36th BS flew night missions with the Royal Air Force Bomber Command's 100 Group which controlled the British electronic warfare and countermeasures squadrons

Company K was sent to join the infantry column and with it moved to the Umatilla Agency

Mission #12 June 6

forces fought in World War II

Original German WWII 1942 Tornister 34 Cowhide Backpack with Gas Mask Can Royal Air Force the 36th BS flew nightOriginal Item. Only One Available. This cowhide covered rucksack was known as the Tornister Model 34 (developed in 1934) and was later fitted with new style straps in 1939. As the war progressed the design was simplified for economical and practical reasons so the cowhide cover was eliminated making these packs especially scarce on todays collector market. This example of a wartime rucksack comes complete with the 1939 issue shoulder straps. It