Original U.S. WWII USAAF Gibson Girl SCR-578 Survival Radio Transmitter German Uniforms with a great used look

with a great used look

in action against enemy forces on 7 June 1944

The M1917 differed slightly in its lining detail

Inside the book are a few pages of post war POW papers

but has a great "battle-worn" look that collectors love

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Gibson Girl SCR-578 Survival Radio Transmitter German Uniforms with a great used lookOriginal 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