Sparky-(Admin) 24,025 #1 Posted yesterday at 01:02 PM .. NATIONAL FLASHLIGHT DAY!!! @953 nut how could you have missed this one . Yeah yeah, maybe it’s because I have 200 or so old flashlights here, many are over 100 years old. “National Flashlight Day is celebrated on December 21, coinciding with the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. This day highlights the importance of flashlights, a simple yet essential tool in our lives. Originating from the invention of the dry cell battery and the mini incandescent light bulb, flashlights have illuminated our paths in darkness and served various practical purposes. National Flashlight Day not only celebrates the utility of the flashlight but also aligns with the winter solstice, emphasizing the significance of light during the darkest times.” 3 19 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,839 #2 Posted yesterday at 01:07 PM Very cool! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 29,897 #3 Posted yesterday at 01:19 PM 11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Very cool! Very illuminating!!! 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 44,918 #4 Posted yesterday at 01:29 PM I'm sure your wife is happy you don't have as many snow blades as you do flashlights! 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 10,821 #5 Posted yesterday at 01:43 PM I wonder if she ever said “Is that a flashlight in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?” 🤣🤣🤣 1 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 44,918 #6 Posted yesterday at 02:13 PM 30 minutes ago, c-series don said: I wonder if she ever said “Is that a flashlight in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me?” 🤣🤣🤣 Is that with or without the batteries? 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 53,381 #7 Posted yesterday at 02:29 PM Way cool Sparky ... that Winchester battery is awesome. The date on it might suggest it was made for the war effort? Many remind me of ones we used to "borrow" from dad to go night crawler hunting. 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 43,820 #8 Posted 22 hours ago 4 hours ago, squonk said: Is that with or without the batteries? Those 82yo batteries are probably dead antway. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 24,025 #9 Posted 20 hours ago 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: Those 82yo batteries are probably dead antway. Very very dead. I’m just amazed at the condition of the battery, no leakage and the paper label in intact and legible. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 53,381 #10 Posted 17 hours ago 4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Those 82yo batteries are probably dead anyway. Yah think Ed Dog? Regardless myself being a Winchester Repeating Arms historian and a WWII military buff it's off the hook. Anything else military Mike? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,130 #11 Posted 17 hours ago 10 hours ago, Sparky said: @953 nut how could you have missed this one . Father Mike I beg for forgiveness for my shortcoming. Obviously this was an unforgivable oversite and as penitent gesture I will say 100 Uni-Drives and 50 Tach-A-Matics. If I were to confess all my sins it would go like this 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,130 #12 Posted 4 hours ago OMG I did overlook it. https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-flashlight-day-day-of-winter-solstice 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 24,025 #13 Posted 3 hours ago 49 minutes ago, 953 nut said: OMG I did overlook it. https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-flashlight-day-day-of-winter-solstice You’re more than forgiven … your contributions to RS are noted and appreciated and missing National Flashlight Day isn’t a big deal (none of my friends sent me a NFD card , it’s almost like nobody knew about it, odd right ) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,601 #14 Posted 1 hour ago This is one my father brought home from Europe during WWII, don't know the history, but he was a combat medic in Europe from June 9, 1944 till the end of the war in Europe. Wish I would have ask more question when he was here,( he passed Feb.18th 2018 at age 94) but we only found it when cleaning out house after my mother's passing last Feb. 9th age 99. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,261 #15 Posted 1 hour ago (edited) With the pin and the USN engraving, makes me think it was a lamp to be pinned to clothing as a locator akin to the strobes on emergency lift jackets these days. Edited 1 hour ago by Handy Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,601 #16 Posted 1 hour ago No info. on how he acquired it, would be nice to know its history. It does work. Any history on this item would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,261 #17 Posted 25 minutes ago 48 minutes ago, oldlineman said: No info. on how he acquired it, would be nice to know its history. It does work. Any history on this item would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Bob Google "US Navy Pilot Survival Flashlight” Lots of info and many for sale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
