For your Kind Consideration:
This is a post Vietnam War made Zippo Lighter (made in 1977) - With dating code, /// // - this zippo made in 1977. US SPECIAL FORCES - Air Support
Piece of a US Line Chief based at Da Nang - Da Nang was HQ of MACV, Command and Control North - US Special Forces.
Line Chief
A noncommissioned aviation officer who supervises the upkeep of a flight line.
Mohawk Aircraft
The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was an armed military observationand attack aircraft, designed for battlefield surveillance and light strikecapabilities. It was a twin turboprop configuration, and carried two crewmembers in side-by-side seating.
The Mohawk was intended to operate from short, unimprovedrunways in support of United States Army Special Forces.
The OV-1 saw combat with the U.S. Army in the Vietnam Warwith 65 lost to operational accidents, antiaircraft fire, ground fire and oneshot down by a North Vietnamese fighter.
1977 Make - Bottom Coding /// //.
Original, Vietnam War - Zippo Lighter - Zippo Life-time Repairs Guarantee - Working, Sparking, just needs fuel
This is an original lighter in safe working order - Lid is not loose, springs shut as new, flint in place, all ready to go.
- What you see is what you get
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