Original Item: Lighters could be customized with regimental cyphers and engravings, and were purchased by GIs returning home as a memento of their military service in the specific theatre of operation.
Excellent vintage ZIPPO style windproof lighter circa 1964 made by VULCAN of Japan.
The first Military Air Transport Service (MATS) squadron to fly the C-141 was the
1741st Air Transport Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma in 19 October 1964