john henebery on Jul 31, 2012 - 6:46 PM I remember my father got this flashlight.It was A greatflashlight.If I could I would get another one.for remembering purposes. Send E-Mail Reply to john henebery Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jul 31, 2012 - 6:46 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I remember my father got this flashlight.It was A greatflashlight.If I could I would get another one.for remembering purposes." @ BILL..... on Aug 27, 2011 - 8:52 PM HOW RIGHT YOU ARE,.......I REMEMBER THIS LIGHT FROM MANY YEARS AGO...THEY USED TO PUT A COUPON IN THE NEWSPAPER TOO....BUY SO MANY BATTERIES AN GET A FREE LIGHT...THE RADIO SHACK BATTERIES WERE GOOD ENOUGH BUT THE LIGHT WAS BEYOND FRAGILE...LASTED ABOUT THREE DAYS AN BROKE WHEN EXPOSED TO THE SUN...LOL... Send E-Mail Reply to @ BILL..... Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 27, 2011 - 8:52 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"HOW RIGHT YOU ARE,.......I REMEMBER THIS LIGHT FROM MANY YEARS AGO...THEY USED TO PUT A COUPON IN THE NEWSPAPER TOO....BUY SO MANY BATTERIES AN GET A FREE LIGHT...THE RADIO SHACK BATTERIES WERE GOOD ENOUGH BUT THE LIGHT WAS BEYOND FRAGILE...LASTED ABOUT THREE DAYS AN BROKE WHEN EXPOSED TO THE SUN...LOL..." Bill on Aug 27, 2011 - 5:26 PM I worked at Radio Shack briefly in the early 80's, and I remember giving these out when folks bought the batteries. I had one for a while but it broke when I dropped it - not strong enough for the weight of 5 D cells! Send E-Mail Reply to Bill Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Aug 27, 2011 - 5:26 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I worked at Radio Shack briefly in the early 80's, and I remember giving these out when folks bought the batteries. I had one for a while but it broke when I dropped it - not strong enough for the weight of 5 D cells!" asb46142 on Jun 3, 2010 - 3:25 PM I have one I am trying to find a new reflector for(it was muy dads when he died)I had my original late 70's in the air force. Bought it. It was the greatest. Could reach all the way to the top of the airplane tail and survive a drop. Broke it from about 30 feet up one time(in half) Send E-Mail Reply to asb46142 Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Jun 3, 2010 - 3:25 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I have one I am trying to find a new reflector for(it was muy dads when he died)I had my original late 70's in the air force. Bought it. It was the greatest. Could reach all the way to the top of the airplane tail and survive a drop. Broke it from about 30 feet up one time(in half)" Sal on Nov 22, 2009 - 12:24 AM My light only worked for three days and then died, but the Radio Shack batteries were good. Send E-Mail Reply to Sal Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Nov 22, 2009 - 12:24 AM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"My light only worked for three days and then died, but the Radio Shack batteries were good." Joe on Nov 17, 2009 - 7:12 PM Mine worked fine. Used it during a windstorm in 81, needed a minor adjustment of the contacts but was OK after. Was bright, long reach. Send E-Mail Reply to Joe Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Nov 17, 2009 - 7:12 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"Mine worked fine. Used it during a windstorm in 81, needed a minor adjustment of the contacts but was OK after. Was bright, long reach." BUTCH on Oct 6, 2009 - 7:18 PM I REMEMBER THIS LIGHT TOO..AN YEAH...THEY WOULD GIVE IT OUT FREE WITH A COUPON...I REMEMBER GOING IN TO GET MINE AN THERE WAS A BUNCH OF ANGRY PEOPLE THERE COMPLAINING THESE LIGHTS DIDNT WORK...LOL...I STILL REMEMBER THE GUY BEHIND THE COUNTER...TAKING THEM AN THROWING THEM IN A BOX BEHIND HIM ON THE FLOOR....BOX WAS FILLED....LOL...CLEVER PROMOTION FOR BATTERIES AN JUNK LIGHT...LOL.... Send E-Mail Reply to BUTCH Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Oct 6, 2009 - 7:18 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I REMEMBER THIS LIGHT TOO..AN YEAH...THEY WOULD GIVE IT OUT FREE WITH A COUPON...I REMEMBER GOING IN TO GET MINE AN THERE WAS A BUNCH OF ANGRY PEOPLE THERE COMPLAINING THESE LIGHTS DIDNT WORK...LOL...I STILL REMEMBER THE GUY BEHIND THE COUNTER...TAKING THEM AN THROWING THEM IN A BOX BEHIND HIM ON THE FLOOR....BOX WAS FILLED....LOL...CLEVER PROMOTION FOR BATTERIES AN JUNK LIGHT...LOL...." Christopher Young on Oct 26, 2006 - 5:14 PM I don't remember having to buy the batteries. But they did print coupons in the paper for a free flash light. And then they would encourage you to buy batteries. Back t hen, late seventies, they did have the white and gold batteries. Which were before the red cells. Green was the zinc chloride "heavy duty" batteries. I had several of these over the years, and can't find any of them any more. Real shame, they put out good light. A friend of mine lost one in a burglary, and I'd like to find another one to give him for fun. Again, I am cayoung42004 at rochester dot rr dot com. Send E-Mail Reply to Christopher Young Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Oct 26, 2006 - 5:14 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"I don't remember having to buy the batteries. But they did print coupons in the paper for a free flash light. And then they would encourage you to buy batteries. Back t hen, late seventies, they did have the white and gold batteries. Which were before the red cells. Green was the zinc chloride "heavy duty" batteries. I had several of these over the years, and can't find any of them any more. Real shame, they put out good light. A friend of mine lost one in a burglary, and I'd like to find another one to give him for fun. Again, I am cayoung42004 at rochester dot rr dot com. " Tony on Oct 20, 2006 - 10:56 PM If memory serves me right these lights were given for free as a promotional from Radio Shack to sell their batteries. You would have to buy a five pack of D size and get a free flashlight. They were flimsy and tempermental to use from what I can recall. Send E-Mail Reply to Tony Your Name: Your E-Mail Address: Message: >>Original Message on Oct 20, 2006 - 10:56 PM:<br>>>======================<br>>>"If memory serves me right these lights were given for free as a promotional from Radio Shack to sell their batteries. You would have to buy a five pack of D size and get a free flashlight. They were flimsy and tempermental to use from what I can recall."