Item Description
Original Items: Only One Set Available. Just purchased a recent military show! This is an amazing set, in wonderful condition and is just what the Aviators of the U.S. Army Air Forces used during WWII. It is comprised of the following items-
- WWII USAAF Leather flight helmet type A-11 made by THE SELBY SHOE CO. of Corporation Inc Size MEDIUM offered in very good condition. It does show wear, but the chin strap is still intact, and the chamois liner is still in good condition. The original maker tag is fully intact, and it has intact U.S. Army Air Forces stamps on the interior and exterior. Stamped SS 17 and SS 19 on the interior.
- WWII USAAF Oxygen Mask Type A-14 manufactured by THE OHIO CHEMICAL & MFG. CO. offered in very good condition and comes complete with original cardboard box (box shows some damage) and spare parts. Dated November 1944. The plastic on the interior is very warped but the set is fair overall.
- WWII U.S.A.A.F Pilot Goggles, Type AN6530, offered in excellent condition mounted with clear lenses. The goggles have great lenses and clarity. The rubber surrounds with chamois backing are still supple and fully intact, and the elastic headband is still stretchy! It is extremely rare to find a set of goggles in this wonderful condition, still fully serviceable, as the rubber used during the WWII era often deteriorates over the decades.
An incredible U.S. Army Air Force leather flying helmet set, ready for further research and display.
The Type A-11 intermediate flying helmet was standardized on August 6, 1943 and became one of the most popular and widely utilized helmets during World War II. There were numerous but minor changes relating to the oxygen mask attachments made during its production run but continued to keep the A-11 designation. The rubber earphone mountings were designated for the Type ANB-H-1 radio receiver. The helmet remained in Air Force service during the Korean War. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continued to use the helmet in high altitude training through the mid-1970s.
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