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Up for sale is an original vintage 3-piece lot of World War II U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics "Sense" series safety and training booklets. Published in February 1943 by the Training Division, these official military pamphlets feature the famous cartoon-style illustrations used to educate WWII naval pilots and aircrews.
This lot includes three of the most collectible and sought-after titles in the series:
* Don't Kill Your Friends (Gunnery and aviation safety)
* Dunking Sense (Water survival and aircraft ditching procedures)
* Parachute Sense (Parachute deployment, care, and bailout safety)
ITEM DETAILS & FEATURES
* Publisher: Training Division, Bureau of Aeronautics, United States Navy
* Publication Date: February 1943 (WWII Era)
* Format: Original paper staple-bound booklet / pamphlet series
* Illustrations: Fully illustrated throughout with period military humor and comic-style artwork designed for pilot training.
CONDITION ASSESSMENT
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* Overall Condition: Very Good (VG) vintage condition for 1940s paper ephemera.
* Covers: Light corner wear, minor edge creasing, and faint surface age toning typical of paper from this era.
* Markings: Small vintage penciled price notations (e.g., "75¢") on the top right front covers.
* Pages & Binding: Staples and spines remain intact; interior title pages are clean with bold printing and minimal foxing. No major rips, heavy staining, or missing pages observed.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
* 1× Don't Kill Your Friends booklet (1943)
* 1× Dunking Sense booklet (1943)
* 1× Parachute Sense booklet (1943)