Manufactured by
Fulton Industries Inc., American, founded 1960
Owned by
Maj. Gen. Bolden, Charles F. Jr., American, born 1946
Date
ca. 2000
Medium
plastic, metal, and elastic
Dimensions
8 × 3 5/16 × 2 3/8 in. (20.3 × 8.4 × 6 cm)
Caption
Charles F. Bolden graduated from the Naval Academy in 1968 and become a Marine Corps aviator, flying more than 100 combat missions over Southeast Asia. In 1980 he was selected a NASA astronaut and flew four space missions. Bolden was eventually appointed the 12th Administrator of NASA. He retired in 2003 as a major general.
Description
A drab olive green Fulton MX-991/U flashlight associated with the survival vest (2014.243.34.1) owned by Charles F. Bolden. The flashlight has an angled head and detachable lenses. There is a metal clip on the back of the light and on the PL side there is a three position switch protected by ear guards on either side. There is a clear detachable lens on the angled portion of the light and at the base an additional red tinted lens. The text [CB5603] is etched into the light in several places. The light is fixed to the survival vest via two elastic bands with metal snaps on the PR front of the vest.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
lighting devices
Topic
Aeronautics
Military
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr., USMC (Ret)
Object number
2014.243.34.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5785991d3-ee18-474d-af15-2521df403c29

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