Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest French Gun Magazines The shoulder stock is designed

The shoulder stock is designed to permit gripping with the left hand to hold it secure against the shoulder

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the Soviet Union went on to adopted various caliber of mortars for the indirect fire support role

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Original U.S. Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest French Gun Magazines The shoulder stock is designedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made from two components officially named BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN FRONT and BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN BACK, this vest dates from the Vietnam War (1970 Contract) and was used by helicopter gun ships and and airmobile recon units during the war. The need for body armor capable of defeating large caliber armor piercing rounds became a priority with the advent of "airmobile" combat as evidenced in Vietnam. Helicopter and recon