Original U.S. Vietnam War Era US Navy Named Pilot APH-5 Flight Helmet - Ensign Carl Mills
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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 example is a version of the APH-5 but the data tag is either hidden or gone, so we can’t provide any further information on the maker of the helmet. It is however marked with NAVY and wings to the front denoting wear by a Naval pilot. The back of the helmet has a name tag reading:
CARL MILLS
ENSIGN USN
The helmet retains its tinted visor which still extends in and out using the nut at the top. There are white and orange tape decals used for the finish which show heavy wear. The original microphone is intact along with the electrical cord, but the helmet lining shows very heavy wear and material loss with a lot of dirt built up.
Overall a great attractive helmet from the Vietnam War that is ready for further research and display!
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