Vintage Flying Helmets
Aviation, Military & Historical Items for Discerning Collectors
Oxygen Masks / Accessories
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RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask fitted with blank, chamois covered end-cap.
Despite being uncomfortable, ill-fitting and obsolete, The Type D was the only oxygen mask available to RAF pilots and aircrews until 1941, long after the Battle of Britain. Made from green wool over a linen shell and lined with chamois, it utilized a constant flow system where much of the oxygen was lost. This example, like most, shows some ravages of time, but still displays well. The wool has some moth/insect damage from storage, but this is mostly confined to the nose area and is concealed by the folds. The chamois is clean and intact except for a tear at the bottom. Never fitted with studs/snaps or face defenders, it was spared from undue wear and soiling. It is fitted with the chamois covered blank end-cap as issued and worn when electronic communication was not required. Rarity on these masks cannot be overstated.
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$3,395 / £2,500 / €2,895
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask fitted with blank, chamois covered end-cap |  RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask fitted with blank, chamois covered end-cap |
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 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask fitted with blank, chamois covered end-cap |  RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask fitted with blank, chamois covered end-cap |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask fitted with blank, chamois covered end-cap |  RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask fitted with blank, chamois covered end-cap |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask fitted with blank, chamois covered end-cap |
RAF Type G oxygen mask with Type 48 microphone.
A good, used Type G mask which presents better in person than it appears in the photographs. An early production mask, moulded in the greenish rubber with a nicely stippled bridge section and the flat "figure 8" hook. The nosewire and harness retaining wire are intact and held in place by the rubber lugs. The rubber is very pliable. There is a half-inch split at the top right hand side, and areas around the edge have perished, but the rubber remains soft and pliable, not sticky, so that the mask displays very well and does not appear to be deteriorating. The black rubber retaining ring around the front of the microphone has hardened and part of the edge is missing, but this doesn't show badly and could, if desired, be replaced. Priced according to condition.
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$500 / £370 / €430
 RAF Type G oxygen mask with Type 48 microphone |  RAF Type G oxygen mask with Type 48 microphone |
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 RAF Type G oxygen mask with Type 48 microphone |  RAF Type G oxygen mask with Type 48 microphone |
 RAF Type G oxygen mask with Type 48 microphone |  RAF Type G oxygen mask with Type 48 microphone |
 RAF Type G oxygen mask with Type 48 microphone |
RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch.
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Type D oxygen masks are and always have been difficult to find to complete a Battle of Britain/late 1940 headgear ensemble. This example, though not perfect, is better than many and displays well on a Type B helmet. The green wool outer has some signs of damage though not in the folds by the nose or the chin as is usually the case. There is wear and evidence of something perhaps being spilled or leaking onto the left hand side of the mask. There are also some smaller worn areas on the right hand side of the mask and the left lower panel. Overall it displays quite well and seems quite robust. The chamois lining is clean and intact. The mask is fitted with "face defenders" of the South African Air Force issue type. Completing the mask is a very good Type 20 microphone, wired with a full-length external cord with Type 16 receivers, plug and the High/Low Impedance switch (enabling the wearer to operate in different aircraft types). The switch assembly itself is not often encountered. A decent original mask at a reasonable price.
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$3,500 / £2,650 / €3,050
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
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 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask, complete with Type 21 microphone assembly and High/Low impedance switch |
Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box.
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One of the early jet age RAF masks which was issued for a very brief time and ultimately dropped in favour of the US A-13A mask. Black rubber mask body complete with tube and extension hose for attaching to the pressure jerkin. Mask is in good shape, the rubber nice and pliable, but some slight wear and a small tear to the interior skirt where the rubber is very thin, and the maleable nose wire protrudes very slightly at the top of the mask. That said, these are minor issues and the mask displays very well. Fitted with correct harness and clip and tagged for RAF stores. Excellent for early-mid 1950s Cold War exhibit. Original box is in excellent condition, with corrugated cardboard inner wrapping.
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$175 / £130 / €155
 Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |  Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |
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 Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |  Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |
 Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |  Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |
 Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |  Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |
 Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |  Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |
 Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |  Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2, with original box. |
RAF attachment hooks for fast jet oxygen mask, Type G helmet.
Remarkably scarce matched pair, left and right, of flying helmet/oxygen mask attachment hooks for the RAF Type G flying helmet. Excellent condition and good working order. These adjust in length and secure the chains from the P/Q oxygen mask to ensure a good fit.
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$60 / £45 / €54
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 RAF attachment hooks for fast jet oxygen mask, Type G helmet |  RAF attachment hooks for fast jet oxygen mask, Type G helmet |
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AAF aircraft-mounted oxygen stowage case with box for A-14 mask.
One of numerous different styles of oxygen mask stowage bags and cases, presumably designed and manufactured by the respective aircraft factories. This OD green canvas case is fitted to the issue box for an A-14 mask (box and card insert included but no mask). Closure with standard snap fasteners and it mounts to the interior of the cabin or cockpit by means of two lift-the-dot fasteners. ​
Stencilled OXYGEN MASK CARRIER on the front with the name "MIZZ" inked on top. Shows honest use and wear. A great display item. Mask box is dated December 1944.
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$120 / £90 / €105
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 AAF aircraft oxygen stowage case with box for A-14 mask |  AAF aircraft oxygen stowage case with box for A-14 mask |
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 AAF aircraft oxygen stowage case with box for A-14 mask |  AAF aircraft oxygen stowage case with box for A-14 mask |
 AAF aircraft oxygen stowage case with box for A-14 mask |  AAF aircraft oxygen stowage case with box for A-14 mask |
 AAF aircraft oxygen stowage case with box for A-14 mask |  AAF aircraft oxygen stowage case with box for A-14 mask |
Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot/aircrew Type P oxygen mask.
Later production model of the Type P / Q oxygen mask made from green silicon rubber with black resin exoskeleton . All interrior fittings and valves are moulded plastic/nylon. Lacks hose but otherwise complete and fitted with chain mounting for the Mk 2, 3, 4 or 10 flying helmets. named to Lt. Commander in the Royal Navy which is a nice and slightly unusual feature. Excellent condition.​
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$150 / £140 / €115
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 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot/aircrew Type P oxygen mask |  Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot/aircrew Type P oxygen mask |
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 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot/aircrew Type P oxygen mask |  Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot/aircrew Type P oxygen mask |
 Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot/aircrew Type P oxygen mask |  Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot/aircrew Type P oxygen mask |
RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions.
Rare wartime issue wide oxygen mask tube which was specifically for issue to air gunners and those flying in crew positions exposed to the elements, to alleviate freezing. These were marked with a white band to ease of recognition in stores etc. The wider tube was eventually adopted for all crew positions later in the war. These early banded tubes are quite rare. Tube has minor stress creases in the corrugations and slight deformity at the mask end but no damage. Overall very good condition.
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 RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions |  RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions |
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 RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions |  RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions |
RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments.
A very good RAF Type Q oxygen mask (the Types P and Q were the exact same mask, just 2 different sizes, with Q being the smaller). Mask body is good, pliable black rubber with a resin exoskeletal housing, fitted with microphone, cord and plug. It uses the standard locking chain mechanism for attaching to the helmet. Rubber has one minor split on the inside of the face-piece but this does not show on display. Fitted with a green rubber corrugated hose which has an insulated inner tube to prevent freezing. Early P and Q masks are becoming more and more difficult to source, especially in good condition.
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$225 / £172 / €205
 RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |  RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |
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 RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |  RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |
 RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |
RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets.
Interesting early example of the RAF issue
A-13A pressure demand oxygen mask which is actually a modified US made mask (later examples were made in the UK under licence from MSA). After trials with the Type J and M masks, the RAF decided the US made masks were superior and used them as interim while the P and Q masks were under development. Condition is very good indeed; the rubber facemask is superb, tube is excellent and all fittings and hardware are present. As is often the case, some of the plastic edging to the microphone switch assembly has chipped away but this doesn't affect the function in any way. A very good example.
Please note: the US mask helmet clip seen in some of the photos is NOT included! It got caught up in the strap by accident while photographing the mask!
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$175 / £138 / €162​
 RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |  RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |
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 RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |  RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |
 RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |  RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |
 RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |
Box of 2 unused filter canisters for WWII USN MSA oxygen rebreather kit dated 1943.
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A scarce accessory for the US Navy rebreather apparatus carried in most USN aircraft for use with the Type C oxygen mask and others. These filters mount on the side of the apparatus and contained charcoal for filtering out CO2 during the rebreathing process. Two original and unopened canisters contained in their original manufacturer's packing box as issued, USN property marjed and dated July 1943. The boxes evidently got damp at some point and there is surface rust on the green canisters which has stained the paper labels, however the labels are intact and still legible.
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$95 / £75 / €88
 Box of 2 filter canisters for USN MSA rebreather kit |
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 Box of 2 filter canisters for USN MSA rebreather kit |
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RAF oxygen mask helmet clip.
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The correct wartime issue flat clip for attaching to the Type C, D and E flying helmet in order to secure a Type E*, G or H oxygen mask in place. A hard-to-find accessory. Two styles available - I will try to accommodate your preference. Several available but when they're gone, they're gone!
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$45/ £35 / €42 each
 RAF oxygen mask helmet clip |  RAF oxygen mask helmet clip |
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RAF face-defenders for B helmet/D mask.
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"Face-defenders", so-called because they protected the face from "freezer-burn" when coming into contact with the inner press stud fasteners on the B helmet and D mask when flying at high altitudes. These were usually sewn to the edges of the D mask into the appropriate position for a snug fit of the mask. This pair show use but are almost a perfect match - one with clear Air Ministry crown and stores ref. information. Would be the perfect companion for the D mask offered for sale!
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$75 / £60 / €70
 RAF face-defenders for B helmet/D mask |
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 RAF face-defenders for B helmet/D mask |
WWII USN Type C oxygen mask extension hose by MSA.
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Black rubber hose, approx. 52" in length, with screw-in connections at each end for extending the length of the breathing tube on the MSA Type C oxygen mask from the mask to the delivery canister / oxygen source. Unissued and unused, couple of depressions in the rubber but totally flexible and still retains a great MSA label attached. Excellent condition.
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$65 / £53 / €60
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