Overview
This is a classic windproof Zippo lighter featuring a deeply etched and color-filled design commemorating Naval Air Station Miramar.
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Preliminary identification
Zippo Lighter, NAS Miramar 'Master Jet Air Station' Commemorative
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
In the 1950s, the skies over San Diego changed forever as the roar of piston engines gave way to the scream of the jet age. This lighter likely belonged to a sailor or aviator stationed at NAS Miramar during its most iconic era—the period when it earned the nickname 'Fightertown USA.'
Maker / Origin
George G. Blaisdell founded Zippo in 1932, famously obsessed with creating a lighter that worked 'every time.'
Condition & Value
The lighter shows significant 'brassing' on the lid and edges where the chrome plating has worn away to reveal the yellow brass beneath. There are numerous surface scratches consistent with heavy pocket use. This honest wear confirms its age and history but places it in 'good' rather than 'excellent' condition.
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