Original U.S. Vietnam War US Navy Marine Corps Pilot Dual Visor APH-6C Flight Helmet with Oxygen Mask & Period Camouflage Paint Scheme
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Original Item: Only One Available. At the end of the 50's the APH series helmets introduced a new generation of flight helmets characterized by the external visor covered with a protective shield. Improvement of the communication system, internal liner and oxygen mask retainers was also made and in some versions the dual dark and transparent visors system was installed. These types of helmets were the US Navy and USMC standard jet aircraft headgears during the 60's and throughout the 70's. In this period the first development of a flight helmet incorporating the Visual Target Acquisition System (VTAS I) was also made. Furthermore during the late 60's, flight tests were performed to verify the suitability of a full face "Clam Shell'' helmet designed to eliminate the oxygen mask and to give better protection during ejection.
This is a great Vietnam War example of the APH-6 series that we cannot identify to its specific type as the original data tag on the back is now covered by the period-applied camouflage paint. Its shell is constructed of a polyester impregnated fiberglass cloth laminate and the visor shield/locking mechanism was the same as the APH-5’s later version as well as the internal liners and earphone fixation system. The APH-6 shell introduced the new and unique "Butterfly" retention and release assembly used to secure the oxygen mask.
The oxygen mask is marked:
MASK, OXYGEN, PRESSURE BREATHING
MS 22001-5 MEDIUM
SIERRA ENG. CO.
PN 520-302
It fits into the mount without issue, and the mount fits onto the clips on the side. One of the two headphones is missing the small plate that keeps it in place on the side of the helmet, so the headphone is loose. The cord for the headphones is still retained, rare to see.
A fantastic Vietnam War pilot’s helmet that saw actual use with great period-applied camouflage. Ready to display.
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