Mechanix Illustrated
Issue: Feb, 1940
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Posted: 07/28/2009
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Smokes Without Glow (Feb, 1940)

Smokes Without Glow
A HOME-MADE aluminum shield with vent holes enables this English air raid worker to enjoy his cigarette and obey the “Lights Out!” warnings.

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2 comments
  1. phil_style says: August 13, 20095:11 am

    Brilliant! And while Jerry is busy smoking his old-fashioned stick’s we’ll be able to send the RAF over. That’ll keep him awake all night.

  2. Jim Devlin says: August 13, 20097:55 pm

    Warning! Smoking may lead to heart disease, lung cancer and Heinkel bombing!

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