History > ACME 23/230 Air Ministry Thunderer used by USAAF & USAAC
War Whistles History - ACME Thunderer used by USAAF & USAAC
ACME 23/230 Thunderer Whistle
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The ACME Thunderer Whistles, in both small and large versions, were used by USAAF, USAAC and other allied Aircrew's during WW2. You will find some of the history and details of its use detailed below. Feel free to contact us if you have a story to add or want to point out any amendments. The small version (aircrew version), of the ACME Thunderer was first thought to have been produced around 1939 to 1940 - there are no records, that we are aware of, that can give us a specific date of manufacture or issue.
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The ACME Thunderer worn on A2 Flight Jacket
A2 Flight Jacket with ACME Whistle
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A2 Jacket - 548th Night Fighter Squadron (NFS)
This is a very collectable and very rare item. This is a jacket from a pilot of the 548th Night Fighter Squadron based in various pacific locations during WW2. The 548th NFS flew against the Japanese from Hickam Field, Hawaii, Kipapa Gulch, Hawaii, Det. Siapan, Siapan, Det.(Ground Echelon) Iwo Jima, Iwo Jima and Le Shima, Ryukyus. They had 5 enemy kills and flew P-61 and P-70 aircraft. The ACME Thunderer whistle is attached to the collar clip. |
ACME Thunderer whistle on A2 Jacket
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History > ACME 23/230 Air Ministry Thunderer used by USAAF & USAAC