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The auction ended without a sale. [21] In January 2004, a seaworthy 16,000-ton Brazilian aircraft carrier Minas Gerais, formerly the British HMS Vengeance, was listed. The auction was removed when eBay determined that the vessel qualified as ordnance, even though all weapons systems had been removed. [22]
Bunker gear (also known as turnout gear, fire kit and incident gear [original research?]) is the personal protective equipment (PPE) used by firefighters. The term is derived from the fact that the trousers and boots are traditionally kept by the firefighters bunk at the fire station to be readily available for use.
1. Gigayacht. Sold for: $168 million Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire, must have been staring at an empty dock for a while now, because the 168 milly he shelled out for a 400-foot yacht is ...
A fire proximity suit (also, silvers, silver bunker suit, or asbestos suit) is a suit designed to protect a firefighter or volcanologist from extremely high temperatures. They were first designed and used in the 1930s. Originally made of asbestos fabric, current models use vacuum-deposited aluminized materials.
Originally selling for $89.99 (equivalent to $255 in 2023), [128] [129] complete sets can fetch $1,000 at auction, [130] and if in an unopened box, this can rise to $2,000. [125] It is unclear which aircraft carrier is the inspiration for Flagg, [125] although USS Nimitz has been suggested. [131]
Rotary Machine gun: 7.62×51mm NATO [40] Used on H145M helicopters, vehicles smaller boats, and can be used by infantry troops on tripods. [41] M2HB Browning. MG50-1 United States Belgium: Heavy machine gun: 12.7×99mm NATO [42] Standard heavy machine gun for the German Army (Bundeswehr designation "Maschinengewehr Kaliber .50").
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The IDF load-bearing system or Ephod ("apron" or "avantail" in Hebrew) is the direct result of the long experience acquired over the years with the "commando web gear" originally worn by Israeli recon paratroopers during the War of Attrition, who made crude but comfortable Khaki or Olive Green waistcoats and assault vests incorporating many small canvas or Nylon pouches.