US Navy Slote and Klein AN6540 summer flying helmet in unissued condition, no receivers fitted.
Unissued condition later war USN / USMC summer flight helmet made uunder contract N288s. Size Medium which equates to Large in AAF equivalent (same size as the AN-H-16 above!). Impossible to upgrade!
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 USN AN6540 unissued |
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 USN AN6540 unissued |
 USN AN6540 unissued |
 USN AN6540 unissued |
 USN AN6540 unissued |
 USN AN6540 unissued |
Scarce Great War Royal Flying Corps cowl type flying helmet.
Now harder than ever to find, these cowl type helmets were issued to all RFC pilots and aircrews, though they are said to have been favoured by gunners who had to stand up in their turrets and were exposed to cold air - however photgraphs show they were also worn extensively by pilots of both figher (scout ) aircarft and bombers. In overall great display condition, the leather is very good, although it could probably use some dressing. The chamois lining is also good and the War Dept issue stamp can be seen, though faintly, inside. The fur area has moulted, as is common, and the skin shows some minor insect damage, but this doesn't show when displayed. The helmet retains it's earflaps and original chin strap and nuckle. The padded cylinders were clearly removed at the time (as was common practice - they were found to be useless at deflecting sound and actually caused more noise from vibrating). The keather is evenly faded around their stitch holes showing this was definitely a period modification. A very scarce helmet in good to very good condiiton.
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 RFC cowl / hood flying helmet |
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 RFC cowl / hood flying helmet |
 RFC cowl / hood flying helmet |
 RFC cowl / hood flying helmet |
RARE 1942 dated Luftwaffe rubberized linen night bombing target map of Aberdeen and Peterhead, Scotland.
Small scale map measures 53 cm x 43 cm (23" x 17") printed in colour on brght yellow rubberized linen. Single-sided in outstanding condition, very clean and no folds or pin holes as are usually found. These were carried in night bombing aircraft - the yellow background and bright features showing up well under red cockpit lighting. Being waterproof they could also be used for sailing / navigation in the event of ditching or baling out at sea. Maps shows depths of North Sea off the coast of Scotland as well as major targets on the northern Scottish coast. Aberdeen was bombed very badly in April 1943 by waves of Luftwaffe bombers coming from bases in Norway. These target maps are quite rare and highly sought after accessories and make attractive displays alongside Luftwaffe flying kit.
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 Luftwaffe target map SCOTLAND |
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 Luftwaffe target map SCOTLAND |
 Luftwaffe target map SCOTLAND |
 Luftwaffe target map SCOTLAND |
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RAF Sherry glasses from the officers' mess.
A matching set of four sherry glasses from an RAF officer's mess, dating from c.1930 to WWII. Excellent condition with no cracks or chips and etched RAF crest. Would prefer to sell as a set, since all are matched, but if no interest will split and sell individually.
All 4: $150 / £120 / €130
Each: $45 / £35 / €40
 RAF sherry glasses |  RAF sherry glasses |
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 RAF sherry glasses |
RAF egg cup from the officers' mess.
Eggs were a very rare commodity back in WWII and reserved only for those flying on ops. (everyone else had to make do with powdered eggs). Imagine arriving back at dawn after a long night raid and being able to enjoy a soft boiled egg - it was quite a luxury. This egg cup is exquisite: bone china made by Aynsley, with a blue glaze, gold leaf trim and RAF crest lithographed in blue. No cracks, chips or damage - perfect condition.
 RAF officer's mess egg cup |
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 RAF officer's mess egg cup |
Vintage Flying Helmets
Aviation, military and historical items for discerning collectors
Flying Goggles
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AAF All-Purpose Polaroid 1021 goggles in case with extra lenses.
Excellent complete Polaroid 1021 goggle kit. Though made available to all branches of the US Army, these were particularly popular with the AAF and worn as flying goggles. Even RAF Battle of Britain fighter pilot Ginger Lacey preferred these goggles to RAF issue! Unissued condition, the rubber is still fully pliable, the strap is full elastic and the fitted green lens is in good shape. Extra lenses are included with paper covering (2 green and one red/dark adaption) complete in tan cotton case/roll.
$95 / £80 / €90
 AAF All-Purpose Polaroid 1021 goggles in case with extra lenses |  AAF All-Purpose Polaroid 1021 goggles in case with extra lenses |
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 AAF All-Purpose Polaroid 1021 goggles in case with extra lenses |  AAF All-Purpose Polaroid 1021 goggles in case with extra lenses |
 AAF All-Purpose Polaroid 1021 goggles in case with extra lenses |  AAF All-Purpose Polaroid 1021 goggles in case with extra lenses |
 AAF All-Purpose Polaroid 1021 goggles in case with extra lenses |
WWI—1920s Triplex flying goggles.
An unusual and well-made pair of early flying goggles of American manufacture but using British Triplex lenses made under license. The lenses are typical Triplex design - laminated glass (showing minor signs of delamination) but fitted in nickel plated frames with green cotton surrounds and faux fur trim. Long elastic strap has lost its elasticity and needs tidying up to fit, but overall a very nice and unusual set of goggles, perfect for a Great War display.
$185 / £150 / €170
 WWI-1920s Triplex flying goggles |  WWI-1920s Triplex flying goggles |
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 WWI-1920s Triplex flying goggles |  WWI-1920s Triplex flying gogglesIMG_8680 |
Post WWII USSR flying/general purpose goggles.
Glass lenses, light alloy frames and one-piece rubber pad with a green elastic strap. These goggles are identical to the type issued during WWII and which remained as standard issue throughout the Cold War. The only visible difference is that wartime flying goggles had raised vents on the frames. Unissued condition and will serve as a filler until a pair of wartime production goggles can be found.
$35 / £30 / €32
 Post WWII USSR flying/general purpose goggles |  Post WWII USSR flying/general purpose goggles |
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 Post WWII USSR flying/general purpose goggles |  Post WWII USSR flying/general purpose goggles |
RAF Mk I bonedome loops for Mk VIII flying goggles.
A matching pair of small elastic loops fitted with a female press stud/snap which slipped over the strap of Mk VIII flying goggles and secured the strap in place on the back of the Mk 1 bone dome. Once the bone domes were retrofitted with visors for additional safety when ejecting, Mk VIII goggles were retired but many pilots still preferred them over the visor and wore them instead or as well. Another handy accessory for the early "fast jet" era.
$45 / £35 / €32
 RAF Mk I bonedome loops for Mk VIII flying goggles |  RAF Mk I bonedome loops for Mk VIII flying goggles |
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 RAF Mk I bonedome loops for Mk VIII flying goggles |
RAF aircrew Haze Screen Mk I.
A scarce item of flying equipment which is actually classified as flying clothing in the same bracket as goggles (having a 22C stores ref. number). Black Bakelite plastic frame with laminated glass lenses, tinted and marked for "Mist, Glare and Water. The lens laminate has dissipated slightly on one of the red lenses, but these still display nicely and are well marked. Used primarily by Coastal Command crews in Sunderlands, Catalinas etc. for observations over the sea. In 30 years I have only ever seen a handful of these available.
$190 / £155 / €180
 RAF aircrew Haze Screen Mk I. |  RAF aircrew Haze Screen Mk I. |
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 RAF aircrew Haze Screen Mk I. |
Army Air Corps strap for B-6 or B-7 flying goggles
Essentially a universal strap for most US issue flying goggles of the 1930s and WWII era, but being the waffle pattern elastic, this type is more readily found on early goggles such as the B-6 and B-7 (which were later redesignated AN6530). In very good condition, retaining some elasticity. The white elastic is slightly yellowed with age and there is one small frayed area at the edge, but these would be a great original replacement for a worn or stretched out strap.
$75 / £64 / €73
 Army Air Corps strap for B-6 or B-7 flying goggles |  Army Air Corps strap for B-6 or B-7 flying goggles |
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 Army Air Corps strap for B-6 or B-7 flying goggles |
1944 dated Polaroid variable density goggles for observing tracer, atomic detonations etc. issued overseas, possibly Croatia?
Standard type variable density goggles by Polaroid, with central knob for adjusting darkness of tint and red flip shield for observing tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices. Very good condition, the rubber pliable and the strap retaining most elasticity. The knob, though a bit stiff, works fine and the lenses do darken nicely. The red screen is undamaged. Though marked US and dated 1944 to the front, these goggles are also marked with a crown and the initials HV. Never seen this before. HV is the national abbreviation for Croatia (Hrvatska) and the crown appears to be that of the Coatian aristocracy from 1939-43. Perhaps these were captured or procured by Croatian forces? Interesting. If anyone has more information, please don't hesitate to share!
$75 / £68 / €75
 Polaroid variable density goggles for observing tracer, atomic detonations etc. |  Polaroid variable density goggles for observing tracer, atomic detonations etc. |
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 Polaroid variable density goggles for observing tracer, atomic detonations etc. |  Polaroid variable density goggles for observing tracer, atomic detonations etc. |
 Polaroid variable density goggles for observing tracer, atomic detonations etc. |  Polaroid variable density goggles for observing tracer, atomic detonations etc. |
 Polaroid variable density goggles for observing tracer, atomic detonations etc. |
RAF Mk IA Dark Adaption Goggles.
Excellent example of the RAF Mk IA dark adaption goggles. These were carried and worn by all pilots and crew members on night flying operations for 30 minutes prior to take off, in order to adjust the eyes for night vision. Red lenses in a leather mask with metal side vents to prevent fogging. Back elastic strap retaining its full elasticity. These replaced the Mk I Dark Adaption goggles which were identical except they used neutral dark lenses and had no metal vents. A useful accessory for depicting any night operation.
$105 / £90 / €105
 RAF Mk IA Dark Adaption Goggles |  RAF Mk IA Dark Adaption Goggles |
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Replacement visor for the rare RAF Mk 2A bone-dome flying helmet.
Size LARGE replacement or spare visor for the Mk 2A bone-dome. This is has never been used (the holes are not drilled all the way through). Some very minor surface scratching but overall excellent example, rose smoke tinted with the clear half moons at the bottom. A very rare accessory for an extremely rare jet flying helmet.
$190 / £165 / €190
 Replacement visor for the rare RAF Mk 2A bone-dome flying helmet |  Replacement visor for the rare RAF Mk 2A bone-dome flying helmet |
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 Replacement visor for the rare RAF Mk 2A bone-dome flying helmet |  Replacement visor for the rare RAF Mk 2A bone-dome flying helmet |
RAF Private Purchase Triplex Flying Goggles.
Commercial flying goggles from the late 1930s/40s of the type often seen in photos worn by Battle of Britain pilots. Most likely from Lewis Leathers. Chromed frames with Triplex marked lenses, white rubber cushions and strap similar to Mk II or Mk III goggles with fabric covered springs. labeled "Aviator Goggle" on bridge. These are grubby from use; rubber is soiled and misshapen but surprisingly still fairly pliable. Strap springs are still strong. Triplex marked lenses are very good.
$325 / £300/ €335
 RAF Private Purchase Triplex Flying Goggles |  RAF Private Purchase Triplex Flying Goggles |
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 RAF Private Purchase Triplex Flying Goggles |  RAF Private Purchase Triplex Flying GogglesDSCN9957 |
 RAF Private Purchase Triplex Flying Goggles |
Rare Early WWII Soviet Flying Goggles with box and cleaning cloth.
Extremely rare early wartime Soviet Air Force flying goggles, in unissued condition, and complete with their original cardboard carton and felt cleaning cloth. The style is primitive, copied from First World War types used by both the British and French Air Forces, made from heavy black oilcloth edged in red cotton fabric with a simple cotton tie-strap at the back. Angled, hinged glass lenses for good peripheral visibility. Flying kit from the USSR is still extremely rare but to find a set of goggles in unused condition and still having the original packaging is very unusual. Most often seen in photographs with the fur-lined cowl type helmets favoured by Soviet aircrews in the early days of the war.
$475 / £435 / €490
 Early WWII Soviet Flying Goggles with box |  Early WWII Soviet Flying Goggles with box |
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 Early WWII Soviet Flying Goggles with box |  Early WWII Soviet Flying Goggles with box |
 Early WWII Soviet Flying Goggles with box |  Early WWII Soviet Flying Goggles with box |
 Early WWII Soviet Flying Goggles with box |
RAF Mk VIII aircrew anti-glare spectacles with case.
Excellent pair of Mk VIII aircrew spectacles, anti-glare, in their fitted velvet lined metal case. Spectacles are in great condition, with good frames, tight hinges and lenses having one very small chip on the rear (at the edge of the frame so it cannot be seen and doesn't interfere with vision). Maker marked WOC (Wheway Optical Company) on brow bar, plus nice clear Air Ministry mark and stores ref. number on both frame arms. Case is solid with great markings and full stores ref. information visible, but cloth covering has wear around the edges. The cases are quite scarce - many of these spectacles were reissued in Mk VIIIA cases which had different markings.
$175 / £165 / €182
 RAF Mk VIII Aircrew Spectacles with case |  RAF Mk VIII Aircrew Spectacles with case |
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 RAF Mk VIII Aircrew Spectacles with case |  RAF Mk VIII Aircrew Spectacles with case |
 RAF Mk VIII Aircrew Spectacles with case |  RAF Mk VIII Aircrew Spectacles with case |
 RAF Mk VIII Aircrew Spectacles with case |
Replacement lenses for RAF Mk II goggles.
These will work for the RAF Mk II goggles (Goggles, Flying, Lightweight) and also the WWI Goggles Mask Mk I and II. Precision, laser cut acryllic/plexiglas/perspex lenses in a light smoke tint intended to make the goggles display well or safer for wearing. How many times we come across goggles with cracked or broken lenses - or delaminated. These are not intended to fool anyone but they look the part. They come as a pair, left and right, with protective plastic cover in place, in a small velverteen pouch with a cleaning cloth.
$35 / £33 / €37
 Replacement lenses for RAF Mk II goggles |  Replacement lenses for RAF Mk II goggles |
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AAF M-1943 Emergency protective goggles x 3.
3 pairs of AAF M-1943 folding goggles, all with some minor damage but could possibly be used for spares, restored or would display just fine as part of the Emergency Sustenance vest contents for which they were intended. They offered protection from the sun in the event of ditching at sea or force-landing in tropical or desert regions. Two have small cracks/splits in the green acetate lens, the third has issues with the leather as well, but all retain their straps. Price is for all 3 and based on condition.
$28 / £26 / €30
 AAF M-1943 Emergency protective goggles x 3 |  AAF M-1943 Emergency protective goggles x 3 |
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 AAF M-1943 Emergency protective goggles x 3 |  AAF M-1943 Emergency protective goggles x 3 |
 AAF M-1943 Emergency protective goggles x 3 |  AAF M-1943 Emergency protective goggles x 3 |
 AAF M-1943 Emergency protective goggles x 3 |
Emergency dust/wind goggles.
Celluloid lenses with faux fur surround and elastic strap with a small hook, these goggles are in very good condition, if slightly misshapen from storage. No damage and appear unused. I'm not sure of their origin, they came together with the previously listed M-1943 goggles. Possibly Japanese? If anyoe can help with OD please email.
$25 / £24 / €26
 Emergency dust/wind goggles |  Emergency dust/wind goggles |
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 Emergency dust/wind goggles |
WWII replacement lenses for the AAF B-6, B-7, AN6530 + USN Mk II and Mk IV flying goggles.
Various available. Email to ask about green, amber or clear:
USN contract American Optical lenses clear (paper wrapped, unopened):
Per pair $35 / £33 / €37
A few loose (unwrapped) pairs and a few singles. email your needs.
 AAF / USN AN6530 goggle lenses |
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 AAF / USN AO clear lenses for AN6530 |