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!
SOLD
 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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Some items up to 50% off original asking prices
RAF Type D oxygen mask blanking cap.
Chamois covered alloy cap with hinges to attached to the front of the Type D oxygen mask. This was used when the mask was worn without communications being necessary (often during training). Becoming a hard-to-find accessory these days.
NOW $110
 RAF Type D mask blanking cap |
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 RAF Type D mask blanking cap |
Rare 1942 RAF dropped propaganda leaflet "Le Courier de L'Air" no. 2
Though The RAF dropped these by the thousand in the early days of the war, very few propaganda leaflets survive, and this original from 1942 is absolutely superb. A 4-page bulletin dropped on France tells the French people that General Wavell is in charge and that the American army will soon be arriving in Europe! The back cover is devoted to assurance that the Russian winter will take care of the German army! It also publishes the frequencies at which French patriots can tune in and listen to BBC broadcasts on the radio! Excellent condition, no damage and minor soiling to front. At great risk, the RAF often flew missions where they dropped leaflets instead of bombs, or else dropped them on civilian targets on their way to or from a bombing mission. A rare piece of history.
NOW $65
 RAF dropped propaganda leaflet |
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 RAF dropped propaganda leaflet |
 RAF dropped propaganda leaflet |
Complete set of WWII factory manuals + General Service Notes for the Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer bomber / reconnaissance aircraft (US Navy version of the B-24)
Set of five factory published hardback manuals for the PB4Y-2 aircraft, together with the softcover General Service Notes.
Flight Manual. 92 Pages, dated 1945
Airplane General and Armament. 254 pages. dated 1944
Power Plant. 206 pages. dated 1944
Hydraulics. 198 pages. dated 1945
Electricity. 148 pages. dated 1944
General Service Notes. (softcover) 326 pages. dated 1945
Overall condiiton is very good, with a little wear and bumping to the outsides, the gold leaf titling has tarnished with age but the bindings are solid. Softcover shows some wear, rubbing to outside.
NOW $225 email for more details
 PB4Y-2 Manuals |
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 PB4Y-2 Manuals |
 PB4Y-2 Manuals |
 PB4Y-2 Manuals |
WWII AAF Swallow-Tail Guidon 80th Troop Carrier Squadron.
Gorgeous 2-sided swallow-tail guidon pennant in heavy blue cotton, with OD green cotton inside the flagpole channel and gold/yellow felt machine sewn winged-prop insignia and numerals. 30" x 20" and just impeccable condition. A couple of very tiny (pin-head sized) moth nips in the felt which are barely visible. The 80th Troop carrier squadron flew on D-Day, dropping 101st Airborne paratroopers, and then dropping supplies the following day. A superb guidon.
NOW $95
 WWII AAF Swallow-Tail Guidon 80th Troop Carrier Squadron |  WWII AAF Swallow-Tail Guidon 80th Troop Carrier Squadron |
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 WWII AAF Swallow-Tail Guidon 80th Troop Carrier Squadron |  WWII AAF Swallow-Tail Guidon 80th Troop Carrier Squadron |
 WWII AAF Swallow-Tail Guidon 80th Troop Carrier Squadron |
WWII B-3 Flying Jacket artwork.
From a very old collection, this piece of artwork was cut from a damaged B-3 flying jacket and framed many years ago. Sadly, based on the condition of the leather/shearling, I think these days a more informed collector might have attempted restoration of the jacket, but back in the 1970s, when this was cut and framed, jackets were cheap and plentiful, and the artwork had more of a novelty value. Still a great piece of art featuring a very well known cartoon duck character! Were the jacket intact, even if damaged, I am sure it would be worth several thousand dollars.
NOW $350
 AAF B-3 flying jacket art |  AAF B-3 flying jacket art |
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 AAF B-3 flying jacket art |
Reproduction RAF 1936 Pattern Flying Boots in large size 11UK.
Beautifully made pair of modern manufacture 1936 Pattern Flying Boots in a huge size 11 UK (12 US). Perfect to fill a gap or for the re-enactor who has trouble finding the larger sizes. Excellent quality leather and made to a very high standard. Half the price of an original pair and safe to wear.
NOW $250
 RAF 1936 pattern boots - REPRO |
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 RAF 1936 pattern boots - REPRO |
 RAF 1936 pattern boots - REPRO |
 RAF 1936 pattern boots - REPRO |
Superb and rare RAF wartime dated beret in unissued condition with "economy" version of badge.
Absolutely superb RAF other ranks beret, dated 1945 and fitted with the wartime economy version of the cap badge in black bakelite/plastic. Nice clear markings inside with maker, date and WD arrow stamp. Usually these berets have indications of moth or insect damage, this one is exceptional in having absolutely no wear or damage. Two piece construction with a seam around the crown and at the back; diagonal quilted cotton lining with waterproof layer in between and leather edge. Impossible to upgrade.
NOW $175
 RAF wartime dated beret in unissued condition. |  RAF wartime dated beret in unissued condition. |
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 RAF wartime dated beret in unissued condition. |  RAF wartime dated beret in unissued condition. |
 RAF wartime dated beret in unissued condition. |  RAF wartime dated beret in unissued condition. |
AAF paddles for the multiplace life raft with reflectors.
Set of 2 paddles, each in two parts joined together with spring clips, for the multiplace dinghy carried on USAAF bomber and reconnaissance aircraft as part of the raft kit. Blue painted paddles doubled as reflectors to attract passing ships and aircraft having a special reflective surface on one side of the paddle blade. Some scratches to paint and a minor ding to the corner of one blade, otherwise a very good used set with serial/part number still clearly visible. These make a great display.
NOW $95
 AAF paddles for the multiplace life raft with reflectors |  AAF paddles for the multiplace life raft with reflectors |
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 AAF paddles for the multiplace life raft with reflectors |  AAF paddles for the multiplace life raft with reflectors |
 AAF paddles for the multiplace life raft with reflectors |  AAF paddles for the multiplace life raft with reflectors |
 AAF paddles for the multiplace life raft with reflectors |
WWI era heavy mittens, possibly RNAS flying use.
Heavy, fleece-lined leather mittens with short gauntlets in very dark brown/black leather. Tightening strap to wrist fastens with a UCFC press stud (United Carr Fastener Co.). Being black they may have been used by the RNAS which preferred black leather for their flying kit to the RFC's brown. Since most clothing used for flying was privately purchased anyway, it is impossible to say if these were used for flying or driving - but they are very warm and quite suitable for either. Some wear/damage to the leather on one gauntlet, but not significant and they display well.
NOW $40
 WWI era heavy mittens, possibly RNAS use. |  WWI era heavy mittens, possibly RNAS use. |
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 WWI era heavy mittens, possibly RNAS use. |  WWI era heavy mittens, possibly RNAS use. |
 WWI era heavy mittens, possibly RNAS use. |
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 pre-radio days and was usually worn by pilots of single seat aircraft, and even gliders (many early photos show this type of helmet being worn by Me109 pilots). Condition is great. It has a simple label inside with the RB Number printed and size 55, pretty small - suggesting perhaps a young trainee glider pilot. Early examples like this are not common.
NOW $150
 Luftwaffe FK34 Flying Helmet |
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 Luftwaffe FK34 Flying Helmet |
 Luftwaffe FK34 Flying Helmet |
 Luftwaffe FK34 Flying Helmet |
 Luftwaffe FK34 Flying Helmet |
Complete AAF Pilot's Navigation Kit to pilot of 489 BG, 846 BS, 8th AF.
The most complete example of one of these kits I have ever come across, named to Lt. W.S. Buckmaster, 489 BG, 846 BS. The leather case is in excellent condition, with just little wear at the edges and fully functioning zip fastener and contains the owner's photo ID card plus some printed name tapes; 11 wartime aeronautical charts of the US, mostly east coast plus Pheonix, Detroit, Milwaukee, etc. Additional 5 charts of Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Philipines, etc plus military street maps of Tokyo and Manila. Owner was in Europe with 489BG and then later in the Pacific. Includes several blank navigation plotting sheets and landing fields/bases en route. Also includes his "housewife" sewing kit. A full case in great condition which would be well worth further research.
NOW $300
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
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 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete4430 |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
 AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |  AAF Pilot's Nav kit complete |
AAF / USAF Type N-2 Aircrew Mittens.
Issued for extreme cold weather flying, and no doubt intended for wearing over other warm gloves. Gloves are in superb condition, appear unissued and made from unlined brown leather with moccasin style stitching. Well marked inside with what appears to be a 1949 contract order date. US Air Force white ink stamp on back of both hands. First pair of these I have ever encountered. Interesting item of flying clothing from between WWII and the Korean War, when the AAF was transitioning into the USAF and still using brown leather for a lot of flying kit.
NOW $30
 AAF Type N-2 Aircrew Mittens |  AAF Type N-2 Aircrew Mittens |
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 AAF Type N-2 Aircrew Mittens |
AAF Type N-6 16mm Gun Camera for P-47, P-51 fighters etc.
16mm gun camera which was installed inside the wing of fighters including the P-51, P-47, P-38 etc. and electronically activated as the gun button was pressed to record footage of actual combat with enemy aircraft. This example has the added feature of a detachable viewfinder mounted on one side, so it could also be used manually - missing from most examples. Camera is in excellent condition, with no damage or dings, just very light wear. Lens by Eastman looks very good. Back opens to receive film canister and camera is well marked. manufactured by Morse Instrument Co. of Hudson, Ohio.
NOW $80
 AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |  AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |
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 AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |  AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |
 AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |  AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |
 AAF Type N-6 Gun Camera |