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 |
 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
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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 Helmets and Headgear
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RCAF Type B helmet in large size 3, unissued condition.
Excellent example of the Canadian made version of the Type B flying helmet. Glove soft, quality leather with a bright, clean chamois lining, well marked as a size 3 (large) and Buffalo Cap Co. ink stamp with what appears to be a 1942 date. Leather has a slight Bloom which in no way detracts and would probably buff up with a little dressing. A lovely example.
$350 / £295 / €330
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 RCAF Type B helmet in large size 3 |
 RCAF Type B helmet in large size 3 |
 RCAF Type B helmet in large size 3 |
 RCAF Type B helmet in large size 3 |
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 RCAF Type B helmet in large size 3 |
 RCAF Type B helmet in large size 3 |
 RCAF Type B helmet in large size 3 |
WWI Imperial German aviator helmet.
Black goatskin leather helmet, typical of the type worn by Imperial German aviators during the First World War. Six-panel pinwheel pattern construction and sheepskin fleece lining with a coarse, field grey linen lined neck flap, plus small flaps over each ear with snap closure. These same helmets remained in use after the war for motoring and motorcycling and were adopted by glider pilots in the 1930s. In excellent condition and a large size.
$175 / £150 / €165
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 WWI Imperial German aviator helmet |
 WWI Imperial German aviator helmet |
 WWI Imperial German aviator helmet |
 WWI Imperial German aviator helmet |
 WWI Imperial German aviator helmet |
US Navy / Marine Corps M-450 summer flying helmet.
Superb M-450 summer flying helmet in unissued condition. the M-450 became the mainstay of the US Navy and Marne Corps in the South Pacific and Asia in WWII. Unlined tan cotton with a chamois-lined leather chin cup, it was left for the owner to add receptacles for telephone receivers—usually leather cups or sponge rubber cups from headsets were used and velvet "powder puff" pads were often added to the inside. This example has never been issued and therefore never had the receiver housings attached. Large size 7-1/2.
(Note: original unused leather ear cups for receivers available separately, please ask)
$120 / £100 / €112
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 US Navy / Marine Corps M-450 summer flying helmet |
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 US Navy / Marine Corps M-450 summer flying helmet |
 US Navy / Marine Corps M-450 summer flying helmet |
 US Navy / Marine Corps M-450 summer flying helmet |
 US Navy / Marine Corps M-450 summer flying helmet |
 US Navy / Marine Corps M-450 summer flying helmet |
Scully "Air Mail" luxury privately purchased commercial flying helmet, 1930s.
One of, if not the, most luxurious privately purchased flying helmets of the interwar era, c1930. The beautiful Scully "Air Mail" helmet by Scully Bros. of Los Angeles was made from the softest glove leather and lined with butter soft suede. The helmet has elasticated gussets on each side for a snug fit, sturdy copper Gosport pipes and receivers, a rolled leather edge for comfort. Slightly dark staining on one side (looks like it might have been lying in oil at some time) but this looks worse in the pictures than real life and does not affect the feel or quality of the leather – there is no residual oiliness. Great label and large size. Lovely helmet.
$165 / £138 / €155
 Scully "Air Mail" luxury privately purchased commercial flying helmet, 1930s |  Scully "Air Mail" luxury privately purchased commercial flying helmet, 1930s |
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 Scully "Air Mail" luxury privately purchased commercial flying helmet, 1930s |  Scully "Air Mail" luxury privately purchased commercial flying helmet, 1930s |
 Scully "Air Mail" luxury privately purchased commercial flying helmet, 1930s |  Scully "Air Mail" luxury privately purchased commercial flying helmet, 1930s |
 Scully "Air Mail" luxury privately purchased commercial flying helmet, 1930s |
WWII US Army M1907 wool lined winter cap dated 1941.
Wool lined OD canvas M1907 wool-lined winter cap manufactured by kansas Citu Cap Mfg Co. and contract dated November 1941. Great condition with slight wear but no damage and a number inked on the side. Folds down for warmth around face and chin. Great label still attached and good size 7-1/4.
$65 / £55 / €60
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 US Army M1907 wool lined winter cap |  US Army M1907 wool lined winter cap |
 US Army M1907 wool lined winter cap |  US Army M1907 wool lined winter cap |
 US Army M1907 wool lined winter cap |
AAF Type A-8 flying helmet officially modified for A-9 mask.
Scarce early Army Air Corps / Army Air Forces summer flying helmet, Type A-8. The precursor of the far more common A-9, the A-8 did not have a long service life, because it did not integrate well with the new generation of rubber oxygen masks. As an interim fix, some A-8 helmets were modified, either in the mill or by a rigger at the quarermaster's stores, but cutting out the sides of the helmet and adding a leather chin strap instead of the hard leather cup, in order to accommodate the A-9 mask. At the same time, hooks were added to the top and sides to attaching the mask. This is one of those modified helmets, but appears to be in unissued condition. Marked as a size Medium, it is more generous than most of these early cotton helmets and displays well on a male head.
$95 / £78 / €88
 AAF Type A-8 flying helmet officially modified for A-9 mask |  AAF Type A-8 flying helmet officially modified for A-9 mask |
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 AAF Type A-8 flying helmet officially modified for A-9 mask |  AAF Type A-8 flying helmet officially modified for A-9 mask |
 AAF Type A-8 flying helmet officially modified for A-9 mask |
AAF A-9 summer flying helmet, unissued, large size.
Unissued and unworn AAF Type A-9 flying helmets - the standard summertime issue at the tie WWII broke out. Never had any receivers installed. Honey coloured sheepskin pads inside the ears. Size Large. Impossible to upgrade. Once a very common find but not so much in this condition any more.
$65 / £55 / €62
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 AAF A-9 summer flying helmet |  AAF A-9 summer flying helmet |
 AAF A-9 summer flying helmet |  AAF A-9 summer flying helmet |
USN/USMC AN6542S summer flying helmet with receivers.
Beautiful example of the late war summer flying helmet, model AN6542S, worn by US Navy and US Marine Corps pilots and aircrew. Khaki cotton, unlined, with leather straps and hard rubber noise-attenuating ear cups lined with chamois "donut" pads. Chin strap fitted with a velvet sleeve for comfort. ANB-H-1 receivers by Telephonics Corp. installed - a well known Navy contract supplier. Though similar to the AAF model AN-H-15 helmet, the AN6542S is fitted with buckles on each cheek for attaching the MSA Type C oxygen mask - and also works with the A-8B mask afvoured by some Navy crews. Labeled as a small size but most likely mislabeled. USN helmets do run on the big side, but this one fits more like a medium or large and comfortably on a male feature display head. Appears unissued and unworn.
$125 / £105 / €118
 USN/USMC AN6542S summer flying helmet |  USN/USMC AN6542S summer flying helmet |
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 USN/USMC AN6542S summer flying helmet |  USN/USMC AN6542S summer flying helmet |
 USN/USMC AN6542S summer flying helmet |  USN/USMC AN6542S summer flying helmet |
US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in green.
Another carrier flight deck crew helmet, this time in green cotton. Each "station" in a flight deck crew had its own colour coded helmet so that pilots could distinguish between mechanics, armaments fitters, launch crews, etc. This green cotton unlined helmet is in excellent condition. Standard USN stye with long chin strap. These helmets were often purloined by pilots, and sometimes modified to install communications equipment. This example is original and unmodified.
$85 / £70 / €80
 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in green |
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 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in green |
 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in green |
 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in green |
 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in green |
US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in blue cotton.
One more carrier flight deck crew helmet, this time in blue cotton. Each "station" in a flight deck crew had its own colour coded helmet so that pilots could distinguish between mechanics, armaments fitters, launch crews, etc. This blue cotton unlined helmet is in excellent condition. Standard USN stye with long chin strap. These helmets were often purloined by pilots, and sometimes modified to install communications equipment. This example is original and unmodified.
$85 / £70 / €80
 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in blue cotton |
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 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in blue cotton |
 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in blue cotton |
 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in blue cotton |
 US Navy carrier flight deck crew helmet in blue cotton |
AAF B-6 Flying Helmet with HS-18 headset.
Superb example of the early wartime AAF B-6 flying helmet, worn by both fighter pilots and bomber crews when they first entered the war in 1942. This helmet is in excellent condition and is fitted with the HS-18 headset, R-14 receivers and black PL-54 plug, installed in black leather rigger-made ear cups. The helmet is also fitted with snap fasteners for attaching the A-10 revised, A-14 or A-10A oxygen mask. The helmet is a small size, though fits well on a standard display head, and is named inside to M.L. Houck, which makes it worthy of research. Some oxidation to the snaps but no damage and very little wear to the to the helmet - a lovely, complete example which displays well.
$275 / £225 / €260
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 AAF B-6 Flying Helmet with HS-18 headset |  AAF B-6 Flying Helmet with HS-18 headset |
 AAF B-6 Flying Helmet with HS-18 headset |  AAF B-6 Flying Helmet with HS-18 headset |
 AAF B-6 Flying Helmet with HS-18 headset |
US Navy Type NAF1092 flying helmet with ANB-H-1 receivers and wiring.
Lovely example of the iconic US Navy intermediate weight flying helmet in use from the late 1930s and throughout the war. Made from dark, reddish brown goatskin lined with chamois and fitted with a chamois lined chin cup. This model is fitted with ANB-H-1 receivers and a long cord with Type 54 plug. The helmet is in excellent overall condition, the leather and chamois superb; it appears to have had "powder puff" pads sewn in at one time and subsequently removed.
$195 / £160 / €185
 US Navy Type NAF1092 flying helmet with ANB-H-1 receivers and wiring. |  US Navy Type NAF1092 flying helmet with ANB-H-1 receivers and wiring. |
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 US Navy Type NAF1092 flying helmet with ANB-H-1 receivers and wiring. |  US Navy Type NAF1092 flying helmet with ANB-H-1 receivers and wiring. |
 US Navy Type NAF1092 flying helmet with ANB-H-1 receivers and wiring. |  US Navy Type NAF1092 flying helmet with ANB-H-1 receivers and wiring. |
 US Navy Type NAF1092 flying helmet with ANB-H-1 receivers and wiring. |
AAF A-9 Flying Helmet, size Large, unissued and in its original box.
It doesn't get any better than this! Though the A-9 flight helmet used to be considered quite common (perhaps not so much these days), to find an unissued example in pristine condition is a real treat - and to find it in its original storage box is a very rare find indeed. This is a perfect example and in a size Large - both helmet and box in perfect shape, impossible to upgrade.
$120 / £110 / €125
 AAF A-9 Flying Helmet, size Large, unissued and in its original box |  AAF A-9 Flying Helmet, size Large, unissued and in its original box |
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 AAF A-9 Flying Helmet, size Large, unissued and in its original box |  AAF A-9 Flying Helmet, size Large, unissued and in its original box |
 AAF A-9 Flying Helmet, size Large, unissued and in its original box |  AAF A-9 Flying Helmet, size Large, unissued and in its original box |
Early Luftwaffe model FK34 Summer Flying helmet.
A very early production FK34 Summer Flying Helmet in very good clean condition. Nice salt and pepper weave cotton fabric body with brown cotton lining, leather trim and heavily plated hardware. Super high quality. This helmet was designed for pilots of single seat aircraft and many early photos show it being worn by Me109 pilots. Condition is great. It has a simple label inside with the RB Number printed. Fairly small size 55, but displays well. Early examples like this are not common and were used throughout the Battle of France and Britain, primarily by single seat fighter pilots.
$195 / £180 / €200 email to secure this item
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 Luftwaffe FK34 Flying Helmet |
 Luftwaffe FK34 Flying Helmet |
RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled AdAstra.
Superb and rare example of a RFC / RAF Cowl type helmet which has been modified by the wearer or his tailor to enable it to open at the front. The external chin strap and cord has been removed, the front seam opened up and 2 press stud / snap fasteners added to enable the helmet to be more easily put on and taken off. The rolled leather "wind-deflectors" have also been removed (they proved to be ineffective and superfluous). Leather is soft and supple with some minor surface scuffing in places but overall remarkably clean. Chamois lined crown and nape are excellent; there is some loss/shedding to the fur but it retains about 60-70% of fur inside which is a lot better than most of these 100+ year old helmets! The official War Dept. broad arrow ink stamp is clearly legible on the chamois, and it has the AdAstra woven label in the crown. AdAstra was a trademark of George Williamson, one of the suppliers of flying clothing to military aviators both privately and under contract to the Air Board/Ministry. The AdAstra range was considered very high-end and this helmet (pre-modification) is featured in the AdAstra catalogue shown in the last two pictures (catalogue NOT included with sale but I will gladly include photocopies if required). It was not uncommon for RFC and RAF aviators to modify their helmets in similar ways for a better or more comfortable fit, though surviving examples are seldom offered for sale. A lovely rare example.
$775 / £655 / €770
 RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |  RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |
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 RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |  RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |
 RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |  RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |
 RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |  RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |
 RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |  RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |
 RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |  RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |
 RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |  RFC / RAF Cowl helmet, modified, WD marked and labeled |
WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aircraft carrier deck handler's helmet.
A very scarce accessory - cotton helmet as worn by Royal Navy deck crews while manhandling aircraft on the flight decks of aircraft carriers during WWII. Each colour denoted a specific role or duty and I believe royal blue indicated starboard general duties. Simple unlined cotton helmet with a chin strap and buckle (essential for it not to be blown off in the high winds and propwash). Size 2 (Large) in unissued condition. See last photos for wartime colour photos of helmets being worn on cover and editorial in Illustrated News dated 1943. Note: this helmet is not the same as the US Navy issue deck helmets which were often modified into flying helmets by USN pilots. Very scarce item and the last one of a small batch I obtained a while back.
$75 / £65 / €75
 WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm carrier deck handler's helmet |  WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm carrier deck handler's helmet |
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 WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm carrier deck handler's helmet |  WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm carrier deck handler's helmet |
 WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm carrier deck handler's helmet |  WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aircraft carrier deck handler's helmet |
 WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm aircraft carrier deck handler's helmet |
RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired and carrying bag. Matching dates and scarce large size (3).
Lovely matching set in very good condition. Mk 1A bonedome is a size 3 dated 1967 with a clean white leather interior; minor surface scratches but visor is in great shape and includes velvet lined cover. Type G helmet is fully wired, size 3 and also 1967 dated. Ear pads slightly different colour leather but both with same name written and as issued. Both pieces come together with correct transit/storage bag. Early jet helmets are becoming highly collectible and are getting quite difficult to find, especially the larger sizes in this kind of condition. An excellent set.
$700 / £655 / €722
 RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |  RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |
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 RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |  RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |
 RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |  RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |
 RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |  RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |
 RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |  RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |
 RAF Mk1A bonedome + Type G flying helmet fully-wired, Type H mask and carrying bag |
Nicely worn USN / USMC AN6542-1 flying helmet with receivers fitted.
Combat worn and weary example of this late war US Navy and Marine Corps flying helmet with lots of stories to tell – if only it could! Khaki cotton unlined helmet is grubby overall from use. Goggle straps have been removed leaving small holes in the back. The chin strap snap closure has pulled through but is still present (attached to chin strap). Buckles on each side for attaching the oxygen mask are still present. Retains a good pair of ANB-H-1 receivers in the hard rubber noise attenuating holders which are fitted with a good set of chamois "donuts." Could be used for spares but actually displays nicely as a true combat veteran.
$75 / £70 / €78
 USN / USMC AN6542-1 flying helmet with receivers fitted |  USN / USMC AN6542-1 flying helmet with receivers fitted |
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 USN / USMC AN6542-1 flying helmet with receivers fitted |  USN / USMC AN6542-1 flying helmet with receivers fitted |
 USN / USMC AN6542-1 flying helmet with receivers fitted |  USN / USMC AN6542-1 flying helmet with receivers fitted |
 USN / USMC AN6542-1 flying helmet with receivers fitted |
Scarce early RAF Type F flying helmet.
The Type F flying helmet was first developed and tested in 1950 as a successor to the ubiquitous Type C, because a new helmet was needed that would A) house new telephone receivers with larger noise attenuating pads and B) fit underneath a crash helmet (or "bone dome") when needed. The Type C remained in service for many years. The Type F, finally introduced into RAF service in 1954, was in service for less than a year, quickly superseded by the Type G which, though similar, featured additional mask fittings for the new P/Q series and a more comfortable, integral nape strap. Made from the same blue-grey Airtex fabric as the Type G, the two are often confused. This example has seen better days but still displays quite well. Rust stained on one side with a small tear (about 3/4" long) in left crown area, and one or two pinhead sized holes in the Airtex, it has a couple of the snap fasteners pulled through, although these are still present and could be repaired easily. It includes the hard-to-find large leather/rubber ear pads in good condition and, rather than a label as was sewn to later production helmets, it is ink stamped with sizing information (size 2, medium). Lacks chin strap in photos but I have now installed the correct chin strap. A very scarce helmet that is still quite reasonable for display and priced accordingly.
$50 / £47 / €52
 Scarce early RAF Type F flying helmet |
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 Scarce early RAF Type F flying helmet |
 Scarce early RAF Type F flying helmet |
 Scarce early RAF Type F flying helmet |
 Scarce early RAF Type F flying helmet |
 Scarce early RAF Type F flying helmet |
 Scarce early RAF Type F flying helmet |
RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired.
In contrast to the above Type F helmet, this Type G is in perfect condition, showing almost no wear or use, despite being named inside one of the ear pads. A beautiful example of the Type G which replaced the Type F helmet. The Type G entered RAF service in 1954 and remained in use until the 1990s, worn alone as a flying helmet in transport and reconnaissance aircraft, but also used underneath the Mk Ia bone dome in jet fighters etc. Later examples were manufactured in green Airtex cloth. This helmet has a sewn-in label dated 1969, and is fully wired with the correct receivers, cord and plug, as well as the socket for the oxygen mask microphone. The cloth is fresh and clean, as are the large leather and rubber telephone housings. Size 2 (medium), in overall excellent condition.
$75 / £70 / €78
 RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired |
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 RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired |
 RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired |
 RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired |
 RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired |
 RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired |
 RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired |
 RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired |
 RAF Type G flying helmet, fully wired |
AAF AN-H-15 flying helmet with great history including Hollywood connection.
A well used (with good reason!) AN-H-15 flying helmet which belonged to a well known Hollywood film cameraman with wartime and postwar use. Cliff Shirpser was an aerial film cameraman before the war who joined the AAF in WWII and pioneered use of his own cameras mounted in B-25 aircraft flying with the 10th AF in the CBI. After the war, he continued his work as an aerial photographer, wearing this helmet (and his A-2 jacket) while working on Hollywood blockbusters. His professional work included just about every well known movie made between 1921 and 1964, including Gone with the Wind, Ben-Hur, Flying Leathernecks, Run Silent, Run Deep, Flying Tigers, Destry Rides Again, Mutiny on the Bounty and dozens more (a full list will be included, as well as photo copies of documents and photos of Shirpser). This helmet was part of a large grouping of items belonging to Shirpser that included another identical helmet all sold long ago; I kept this one purely because of its historical interest and association with the movie industry. Helmet is a size Large, complete with HS-38 headset. It is grubby and has no chin strap, but no damage. A fantastic piece of AAF CBI / movie history which comes with a lot of research!
$350 / £325 / €362
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 AAF AN-H-15 flying helmet with great history |
 AAF AN-H-15 flying helmet with great history |
 AAF AN-H-15 flying helmet with great history |
 AAF AN-H-15 flying helmet with great history |
 AAF AN-H-15 flying helmet with great history |
 AAF AN-H-15 flying helmet with great history |
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Unissued chin cup the US Navy M-450 summer flying helmet.
Original unissued leather chin cup in "oyster" coloured leather with chamois lining for the M-450 and NAF 1092S summer flying helmet.
$48 / £45/ €50
 Chin cup the US Navy M-450 summer flying helmet |  Chin cup the US Navy M-450 summer flying helmet |
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WWII production RCAF marked sponge rubber pads for zip ear pockets on Type B and Naval Type C flying helmets.
Original WWII stock. Sponge rubber cushions fit inside the zip ear pockets of the Type B and Naval Type C helmets to provide noise attenuation and padding. For some reason the Canadian-made types have better longevity and therefore do not harden and damage the leather and electrics of the helmet. Unissued condition, black or grey rubber available.
$40 / £37 / €42 per pair
 RCAF B helmet sponge pads |  RCAF B helmet sponge pads |
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 RCAF B helmet sponge pads |
AAF A-8 Flying Helmet with Gosport tube receivers.
Standard issue summer flying helmet for the US Army Air Corps in the early days of the war, although somewhat shortlived, because it was largely upstaged by the A-9. This particular A-8 was used for training purposes, having Gosport inlet tubes fitted, together with orange "powder puff" cushions inside. Lacking its chin cup and label, but I would guess size L or XL the way it fits a male mannequin head. Has some threadbare areas showing mostly on the inside (which all these early unlined cotton helmets seem to have) but for all that remains intact and displays well. An honest example of a helmet that was never produced in huge numbers and is now becoming fairly scarce.
$75 / £70 / €78
 AAF A-8 Flying Helmet with Gosport tube receivers |  AAF A-8 Flying Helmet with Gosport tube receivers |
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 AAF A-8 Flying Helmet with Gosport tube receivers |  AAF A-8 Flying Helmet with Gosport tube receivers |
 AAF A-8 Flying Helmet with Gosport tube receivers |  AAF A-8 Flying Helmet with Gosport tube receivers |
 AAF A-8 Flying Helmet with Gosport tube receivers |  AAF A-8 Flying Helmet with Gosport tube receivers |
AAF Type A-1 Visor for A-11 or ANH-15 flying helmet.
Green cotton covered visor, with webbing tapes and two snaps/press studs for attaching to specially modified A-11 or ANH-15 flying helmets, for aircrews flying in bright sunlight.
Well marked, excellent condition showing light use.
$75 / £70 / €78
 AAF Type A-1 Visor for A-11 or ANH-15 flying helmet |  AAF Type A-1 Visor for A-11 or ANH-15 flying helmet |
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US Air Force nylon flying helmet bag.
Hard to find and always in demand for their utility, as well as their intended function! USAF helmet bag, introduced in the 1960s and issued during the Vietnam War and for many years afterwards, made from "rip-stop" nylon and well padded between the outer layer and the lining. Perfect working zip, clip-hook for hanging up and two large cargo pockets which fasten with snaps and velcro on the side. Excellent, almost unused condition.
$50 / £46 / €52
 US Air Force nylon flying helmet bag |  US Air Force nylon flying helmet bag |
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 US Air Force nylon flying helmet bag |