If it relates to an MV with wings, then how the heck did the suitcase get to
the MV with wings? I would bet it was in a Jeep on the way out to the
flightline.
I have packed my stuff in a B4 on more than one occasion and carried it in my
GPW.
Jim Rice
MAJ US Army
B-4 Bag
Several MVs
Warbird Pilot
rrayfield@usasac-emh2.army.mil wrote:
> Mr. Pavone:
>
> The Bag, B-4B is a folding suitcase invented just prior to WW II which has
> no relationship to any MV - it is part of the flyers kit and was made for
> flyers; later adapted for use by all hands, it was commom even among us
> ground pounders but never associated with any MV. It has nothing to do
> with any MV, anyone who told you that is does is unauthentic themselves
> even though they may have had one and have ridden in a jeep. The B-4B has
> absolutely NO RELATIONSHIP to any MV except one with wings....
>
> If you REALLY want one, go to any Army-Navy surplus store, and if you do
> not find it immediately, you will shortely thereafter.
>
> R. S. Rayfield, Jr.
> Maj USMC (Ret)
>
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