OMG Manta 97 and Salvas 1948

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OMG Manta 97

OMG Manta 97 is one of the rebreathers of OMG (SIEL) I am still looking for.
If you have a picture or data of this oxygen rebreather please send it to me!

OMG Manta 97wanted

Salvas ARO for movie Vulcano 1948

Salvas Experimental
Salvas ARO used in the movie VULCANO in 1948 by Francesko Alliata

The rebreather shown here was previously published by F. Rambelli in HDS Italy 2001 No. 18. It is an experimental model commissioned by the filmmakers for the film Vulcano found on Youtube with mention under 1950. The breathing apparatus was made by the company Salvas from Italy. I would be particularly pleased to receive additional information or photos of this device.

JW

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