Original U.S. WWII USAAF Survival Gibson Girl SCR-578 Radio Transmitter Multi Nation Flags There is a 2 1/2

There is a 2 1/2 inch wide jagged hole in the front right top of the helmet

The size 57 liner has the champagne color rayon interior with the celluloid moisture shield

simulated fixed aluminum bolt system gives the impression of an original unit and is fitted with the original working safety bolt handle

This is an excellent unissued condition original WWII marked and dated OD green #3 canvas double magazine pouch

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Survival Gibson Girl SCR-578 Radio Transmitter Multi Nation Flags There is a 2 1/2Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition complete WW2 example of the Gibson Girl Radio Set SCR 578. This radio was used on B 17 and B 24 bombers and got its name because their narrow waist reminded people of the young ladies drawn by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. The Gibson Girl radio set was a hand powered emergency transmitter ruggedly designed for use in a life raft or small boat. Use of the Gibson Girl enabled rescue