1960s Era Dallas Texas Confederate Air Force wing logo cigarette lighter RONSON-

Description: Check it out...Here's a classic 1 1/2" tall by 2" wide by 1/2" thick metal cigarette lighter from the 1960s Era Dallas Texas based exhibition air force organization known as the "Confederate Air Force" (no known as the "Commemorative Air Force" or the CAF)-Shiny metallic chrome silver colored lighter has the winged logo of the: "C.A.F." on the front-Marked as being an "Ronson" made by the "Art Metal Works Inc. Newark, N.J. USA" on the bottom-Unique item! Has only light, minor wear consistent with age and normal use (See photos below for clarification)- A nice original item! This is an ORIGINAL item...Not a reproduction item! Postage information is listed at the bottom-$ 5.95 postage is required. 1960s Era Dallas Texas Confederate Air Force wing logo cigarette lighter RONSON- Click images to enlarge Description Check it out...Here's a classic 1 1/2" tall by 2" wide by 1/2" thick metal cigarette lighter from the 1960s Era Dallas Texas based exhibition air force organization known as the "Confederate Air Force" (no known as the "Commemorative Air Force" or the CAF)-Shiny metallic chrome silver colored lighter has the winged logo of the: "C.A.F." on the front-Marked as being an "Ronson" made by the "Art Metal Works Inc. Newark, N.J. USA" on the bottom-Unique item! Has only light, minor wear consistent with age and normal use (See photos below for clarification)- A nice original item! Here's some history on the organization: The Commemorative Air Force (CAF), formerly known as the Confederate Air Force, is an American non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas, that preserves and shows historical aircraft at airshows, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. The CAF has about 13,000 members, over 70 units, and over 170 aircraft, including the world's largest collection of airworthy warbirds.The origin of the Commemorative Air Force is the organization called the "Confederate Air Corps" created by Oscar Harper in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1953. Led by the fictional character "Thaddeus P. Throckmorton" and his recruiting officer "Jethro Culpepper", the CAC established several features that later became key characteristics of the CAF: folksy, tongue-in-cheek southern humor; a membership structure based on each member having the equal rank of colonel; and a rallying cry of "Semper, Mint Julep" ("Always Mint Julep").In 1957, Lloyd Nolen and four friends purchased a P-51 Mustang, each sharing in the $1,500 cost of the aircraft. With the purchase of the Mustang, known as "Red Nose", the group that became the CAF was unofficially founded. In 1958, the group made their second purchase of two Grumman F8F Bearcats for $805 each. Along with the P-51, this gave the pilots the two most-advanced piston-engine fighters to see service with the U.S. Army Air Forces and the United States Navy.In 1960, the CAF began to seriously search for other World War II aircraft. The CAF colonels were shocked to find that the aircraft which played such a major role in winning World War II were being rapidly and systematically scrapped as obsolete with no efforts, not even by the Air Force or Navy, to preserve any for display for future generations. The warbirds that remained airworthy were mostly in private hands modified for air racing or had been converted for commercial use as air freighters and aerial firefighters.On September 6, 1961, the CAF was chartered as a nonprofit Texas corporation to restore and preserve World War II-era combat aircraft. By the end of the year, there were nine aircraft in the CAF fleet. By 1963, the group had achieved their initial goal of acquiring one of each American World War II fighter plane. Their first airshow was held on March 10, 1963. The original name, Confederate Air Force, alluding to the Confederate States of America, started as a simple tongue-in-cheek joke, poking fun at the organization's ragtag beginnings. As the collection of warbirds at Central Valley Airport in Mercedes, Texas, started to grow, someone painted the name on the side of the original North American P-51 Mustang Red Nose. The name stuck, and it grew to the point where the airport was renamed Rebel Field, all members were called "colonels" (a tradition which still remains), and it led to the creation of a fictitious leader named Colonel Jethro E. Culpepper. There was even a humorous CAF twist put to the old AVG Flying Tigers World War II "blood chit" that read, "This foreign person has come to China to help in the war effort. Soldiers and civilians, one and all, should rescue, protect, and provide him medical care." The CAF version seen on the backs of flight suits and flight jackets stated, "This is a CAF aviator. If found lost or unconscious, please hide him from Yankees, revive with mint julep and assist him in returning to friendly territory. CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE." In November 2000, the group voted to rename, using the initials "CAF" until a permanent name was selected. Following a 2001 membership vote, the group changed its name to "Commemorative Air Force", effective January 1, 2002. Many felt the name Confederate Air Force was confusing, did not accurately reflect the purpose of the organization, and was detrimental to fundraising efforts. According to CAF chief of staff Ray Kinney, "In many people's minds, the word 'confederacy' brings up the image of slavery and discrimination. We, in no way, are associated with that kind of stuff. So, it gives us, in a way, a black eye." This is an ORIGINAL item...Not a reproduction item! Postage information is listed at the bottom-$ 5.95 postage is required. Payment We accept Paypal payments. Shipping We will try and combine shipping on multiple purchases wherever possible. Please e-mail us with auction item numbers before sending payment. 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Price: 39.99 USD

Location: Noblesville, Indiana

End Time: 2024-10-05T15:38:08.000Z

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