Vintage Flying Helmets
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US Navy, 1930s unlined flying helmet, with TH37 receivers and wiring.
Early 1930s US Navy unlined leather flying helmet fitted with standard leather ear cups and TH37 receivers with wiring loom and plug. Up until the mid-1930s, most US Navy flying kit was purchased "off the peg" from reliable commercial suppliers rather than being purpose designed and contracted. This is an example of the cross-over period when a commercial leather helmet was modified by the addition of ear cups holding the radio telephone receivers. Helmet is made to a very high quality from a soft high grade leather. A lovely example from the pre-war heydays of naval aviation.
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 US Navy, 1930s unlined flying helmet, with TH37 receivers and wiring |  US Navy, 1930s unlined flying helmet, with TH37 receivers and wiring |
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 US Navy, 1930s unlined flying helmet, with TH37 receivers and wiring |  US Navy, 1930s unlined flying helmet, with TH37 receivers and wiring |
 US Navy, 1930s unlined flying helmet, with TH37 receivers and wiring |  US Navy, 1930s unlined flying helmet, with TH37 receivers and wiring |
 US Navy, 1930s unlined flying helmet, with TH37 receivers and wiring |  US Navy, 1930s unlined flying helmet, with TH37 receivers and wiring |
WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition.
Absolutely superb WWI US Army Air Service leather flying helmet of the standard issue pattern, showing no use or wear whatsoever. The ink stamps to the rear are, as usual, a little blurred but the date of June 1918 is just about readable (although it didn't photograph well). There are a couple of loose stitches on one ear flap but this helmet has to be seen to be believed. Very difficult to upgrade.
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 WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |  WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |
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 WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |  WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |
 WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |  WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |
 WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |  WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |
 WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |  WWI US Army Air Service flying helmet, unissued condition |
AAF electrically-heated helmet liner for aircrews.
One of the rarest and most often overlooked accessory for high altitude flight crews. This tan silk balaclava style hood has internal wires to keep the head warm, especially for aircrew members in exposed positions such as turret gunners, waist gunners etc. Perfect condition, retaining cord and webbing connector pad with brass snap fasteners, as well as its label. These were never a popular item not many are known to exist.
$250 / £185 / €220
 AAF electrically-heated helmet liner for aircrews |  AAF electrically-heated helmet liner for aircrews |
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 AAF electrically-heated helmet liner for aircrews |  AAF electrically-heated helmet liner for aircrews |
 AAF electrically-heated helmet liner for aircrews |  AAF electrically-heated helmet liner for aircrews |
 AAF electrically-heated helmet liner for aircrews |
WWII Chas Fischer Spring Mk II style flying goggles.
Excellent pair of FS marked flying goggles of the US Navy Mk II pattern, manufactured by Chas Fischer Spring Co. and bearing the FS diamond engraving to the hinge. One piece cushion is in perfect condition, still pliable with bright, clean chamois backing. Strap retains elasticity. Fitted with light green lenses. Hard to find better.
$250 / £185 / €220
 WWII Chas Fischer Spring Mk II style flying goggles |  WWII Chas Fischer Spring Mk II style flying goggles |
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 WWII Chas Fischer Spring Mk II style flying goggles |  WWII Chas Fischer Spring Mk II style flying goggles |
 WWII Chas Fischer Spring Mk II style flying goggles |  WWII Chas Fischer Spring Mk II style flying goggles |
 WWII Chas Fischer Spring Mk II style flying goggles |
WWII AAF style sunglasses in leather case, with gold plated frames.
Classic 1940s aviator style sunglasses of the type favoured by aircrews. This is a privately purchased set, compliant with regulation issue with green glass lenses, wire cable arms, but gold plated and marked 1/10 12K GP on the inside of the crossbar. Complete with their leather case. Excellent condition.
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 WWII AAF style sunglasses in leather case, with gold plated frames |  WWII AAF style sunglasses in leather case, with gold plated frames |
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 WWII AAF style sunglasses in leather case, with gold plated frames |  WWII AAF style sunglasses in leather case, with gold plated frames |
 WWII AAF style sunglasses in leather case, with gold plated frames |  WWII AAF style sunglasses in leather case, with gold plated frames |
AAF extension cord set for receivers and microphone.
Much needed accessories: this is a pair of extension cables: one is for the headset (either the headband or helmet receivers) and the other for the microphone (either the throat mic. or the mask-mounted mic.) which then plug directly into the radio. Excellent condition with no visible cracks or breaks.
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 AAF extension cord set for receivers and microphone |  AAF extension cord set for receivers and microphone |
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 AAF extension cord set for receivers and microphone |
RAF sea boot socks worn inside flying boots.
Classic "over-the-knee" cream coloured socks or stockings worn inside the flying boots for added warmth and comfort. Excellent condition, with one of two very tiny snags. Traditionally associated with merchant marine sailors and fishermen, hence the name "Sea boot socks" but also issued to RAF aircrews throughout the war.
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 RAF sea boot socks worn inside flying boots |  RAF sea boot socks worn inside flying boots |
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AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components.
AAF Aeronautic First Aid Kit for aircraft, which mounted with snap fasteners to the bulkhead walls at various positions in heavy bombers such as the B-17 and B-24. Waterproof canvas case contains scissors, tourniquet, a small mirrorr and a full complement of different bandages. All I can see absent is the syrettes. Very nice clean example.
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 AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |  AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |
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 AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |  AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |
 AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |  AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |
 AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |  AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |
 AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |  AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |
 AAF Kit, Aeronautic, First Aid with most components. |
AAF enlisted man's visor (peaked) cap by Gerber, in the style of a "crusher" with soft peak and rear chin strap.
Best known for their baby food and other baby products, Gerber was a major supplier of clothing items to the US armed forces in WWII (including flying helmets). Gerber items were of high quality and this cap is no exception. made from soft moleskin wool and finished with soft, pliable leather, it features a very flexible peak/visor and a rear chinstrap, both features generally associated with the Army Air Forces and reminiscent of a "crusher". For an enlisted man's cap, this is definitely of superior quality and in excellent condition.
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 AAF enlisted man's visor (peaked) cap by Gerber, in the style of a "crusher" with soft peak and rear |  AAF enlisted man's visor (peaked) cap by Gerber, in the style of a "crusher" with soft peak and rear |
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 AAF enlisted man's visor (peaked) cap by Gerber, in the style of a "crusher" with soft peak and rear |  AAF enlisted man's visor (peaked) cap by Gerber, in the style of a "crusher" with soft peak and rear |
 AAF enlisted man's visor (peaked) cap by Gerber, in the style of a "crusher" with soft peak and rear |  AAF enlisted man's visor (peaked) cap by Gerber, in the style of a "crusher" with soft peak and rear |
First Field Dressing dated Jan/June 1944 as carried in all RAF service dress jackets.
Carried in the small internal pocket inside the front skirt of every RAF service dress jacket, no uniform display is complete without one! Excellent, unopened condition dated jan/June 1944.
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 First Field Dressing dated June 1944 as carried in all RAF service dress jackets |  First Field Dressing dated June 1944 as carried in all RAF service dress jackets |
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