British Aircrew Knife, "Bowie" Blade

Stores Ref No: 22C/1996

Aircrew knives were introduced as a means of puncturing and deflating an accidentally inflated liferaft (in the cockpit).

This knife has a "Bowie" style blade. Various forms of this knife have been seen, some have a smooth handle, some with grip texture applied.

Exhibit

This knife was photographed by a friend for this website.

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RAF / RN Resources

AP1182E, Volume 1, Section 1, Chapter 21, Figs 18 and 19 (AL 108, Nov 1964)

These images (taken from the Mk5 Flying Coverall AP) show the aircrew knife with Bowie blade.

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