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
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Extremely RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / "Grow" anti-flak helmet.
Considered one of the "Holy Grail" items by many collectors. The leather covered anti-flak helmet was named after it's designer, Dr. (Colonel) Malcom Grow of the 8th Air Force, who commissioned Wilkinson Sword to produce the original batch for 8th Air Force crews in England. It was made from leather covered overlapping manganese steel plates, with an opening for the radio receivers (designed to fit over the Type C or A-11 helmets) and a sturdy leather chin strap with "Lift the dot" fastener. It was subsequently worn by both RAF and AAF aircrews. After its success, it was designated M-4 by the USAAF and produced both in England and the USA, with American made versions being fabric covered. This Wilkinson Sword made example shows use, but remains in very good condition. Shape is excellent, leather is very good, with obvious scarring and surface wear from use and storage; small holes in the leather where the steel plates have worn through at each side (see photos) but overall a very good example of an extremely rare protective helmet. Note: Tye C helmet is shown for display only and is not included.
$3,250 / £2,975 / €3,340
 RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |  RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |
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 RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |  RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |
 RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |  RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |
 RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |  RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |
 RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |  RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |
 RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |  RARE AAF / RAF M-4 / Grow anti-flak helmet |
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 |
Official RAF Combat Report from a Typhoon pilot, January 1943, claiming a Fw190 damaged.
Official "Sub. Form F" (Combats in the Air) second layer copy in blue carbon on HMSO embossed stationery submitted by G.J.F. Blackwell of 256 (Rhodesia) Squadron regarding a combat with a Luftwaffe Fw190 lon the southwest coast of England, january 10, 1943. The claim is that he damaged the aircraft and there is a reference at the bottom of the form for the cine gun camera footage. A wonderful piece of history describing i detail the action which took place. While many fake combat reports have entered the collector market of the past several years, this is an extremely rare 100% genuine combat report in great condition and is fully guaranteed as such. Each combat report is unique and they are great for framing and displaying with any WWII aviation collection.
$350 / £320 / €360
 Official RAF Combat Report from a Typhoon pilot, January 1943, claiming a Fw190 damaged |  Official RAF Combat Report from a Typhoon pilot, January 1943, claiming a Fw190 damaged |
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 Official RAF Combat Report from a Typhoon pilot, January 1943, claiming a Fw190 damaged |  Official RAF Combat Report from a Typhoon pilot, January 1943, claiming a Fw190 damaged |