Original Imperial Japanese WWII Hand Cranked 1944 dated Air Raid Siren with Folding Legs - Fully Functional Magazines Because this extensive operation required

Because this extensive operation required a new organization to provide enough manpower and equipment

so the official purpose is not known

The pattern of camouflage paint

however only one is listed as working at seki: 福本 小市 - Fukumoto Koichi

Original Imperial Japanese WWII Hand Cranked 1944 dated Air Raid Siren with Folding Legs - Fully Functional Magazines Because this extensive operation requiredOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare fully functional intricate Japanese WWII hand cranked air raid siren, with fold out legs. It is definitely larger than the hand held type, and meant to be standing on the ground when used. A good amount of the original olive brown paint finish has flaked off from the aluminum body, but is present in the more recessed areas. It has a fantastic data plate with Japanese Kanji date and serial number is