Vietnam War Year 1973 Zippo Slim Lighter VIETNAM 1973, US NAVY VF-1 WOLFPACK

Description

Up for your collection is a
Year 1973 vintage
polished ch
rome
Zippo
slim lighter
featuring inscription
VIETNAM 1973
and
US NAVY VF-1 WOLFPACK
. In the back, it reads "THE HUMAN BRAIN FUNCTIONS 24 HOURS A DAY GIVE IT A BREAK AND GET MELLOW." This original Zippo lighter has strong cam spring, tight lid and good snap, its top and bottom line up nicely. M
atched Zippo insert sparks with a new flint, in excellent shape
. Pictures show details of this rare item which has some minor scratches. Hinge is a bit wobbled.
Fighter Squadron 1
(VF-1) was a fighter squadron of the
United States Navy
. Originally established on 14 October 1972 it was disestablished on 30 September 1993. It was the 5th US Navy squadron to be designated VF-1. Known as the "Wolfpack" the squadron saw combat during the
Vietnam War
and
Operation Desert Storm
. The squadron was de-activated and its personnel reassigned in 1993 when its carrier, the
USS Ranger (CV-61)
, was decommissioned.
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