WW2 USAAF 'Gibson Girl' SCR-578 Survival Radio Transmitter

WW2 U.S. Army Air Force Gibson Girl SCR-578 Survival Radio Transmitter. This radio was used on B-17 and B-24 bombers and got its name because their narrow waist reminded people of the young ladies drawn by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. The Gibson Girl radio set was a hand powered emergency transmitter ruggedly designed for use in a life raft or small boat. Use of the Gibson Girl enabled rescue crews to locate survivors of ship or aircraft emergencies. The radio transmitter is in used condition showing some dents, see photos. It comes with various accecoires, please take a look at the photos to see what is included in the set. Decorative original set in good used condition!