Original U.S. WWII Named 5th Air Force Officer Grouping in Trunk Price_$-050 - $200 The likelihood is that he

The likelihood is that he was the son of a wealthy Chicago household and with the impetuousness of youth volunteered for the Army Air Force with dreams of becoming an air ace

Constructed of real Brass buckle with "In Treue Fest" (In True Faith) crest

The wick is present still retains the cover and the lighter appears to be in full working order

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Original U.S. WWII Named 5th Air Force Officer Grouping in Trunk Price_$-050 - $200 The likelihood is that heOriginal Items; One of a kind grouping. James P. Roche of Brooklyn, New York was a lieutenant in the 5th Air Force of the USAAF during WWII. The 5th Air Force was established in 1942 when fourteen B 17 Flying Fortresses that survived the Battle of the Philippines left Mindanao for Darwin, Australia, between 17 and 20 December 1941, the only aircraft of the Far East Air Force to escape. After its evacuation from the Philippines on 24 December 1941,