WW2 Luftwaffe Inflatable Lifeboat, (Schlauchboot)
Hier einsteigen
Erst Wasserbeutel fullen
(Enter in here)
(Fill the water bag first)
Beide Arme mehrmals hochstossen
Verwundeter an Bord. Dringende Hilfe notwendig
(Push both arms up several times)
(Wounded on board. Urgent help needed)
Arm uber kopf kreisen: Erbitte Proviant und Wasser
(Arm over head circling: Request provisions and water)
Beide Arme in Schulterhohe waagerecht bewegen:
Schlauchboot in Ordnung
(Move both arms horizontally at shoulder height:)
(inflatable boat in order)
Beide Arme hochheben: Erbitte Schlauchboot
(Both Arms raised high: Request inflatable boat)
Fl. 415007 / Fl. 415006
Bailing Bucket and Drift Anchor
Einsteiggriff / Halteleine
(Enter-in grip / tether line)
Schopfbecher / Treibanker
(Bailing Cup / Drift Anchor)
The original metal knob and brass fixture is still present to inflate the boat.
An inexpensive modern European CO2 Cartridge (not present) should fit this fixture.
underside of WW2 Lifeboat Dinghy