{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-army-air-force-aviator-flight-helmet-set-ao-blue-goggles-a-14-mask-a-11-helmet","title":"Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Aviator Flight Helmet Set - AO Blue Goggles, A-14 Mask, A-11 Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Purchased from the family of a WW2 veteran, this amazing set, in wonderful condition is comprised of the following items-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- WWII Pilot Goggles by American Optical Company offered in excellent condition with deep blue tint lenses, contained in the original aluminum case which is embossed \u003cstrong\u003eSKY LOOKOUT GOGGLE\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- WWII USAAF Leather flight helmet type \u003cstrong\u003eA-11\u003c\/strong\u003e made by the \u003cstrong\u003eBRADLEY - GOODRICH\u003c\/strong\u003e, Size large offered in excellent condition. The helmet is named to Captain George L. Rounds with his Army Serial Number (hard to read). The helmet bears two wonderful Army Ari Forces insignias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- WWII USAAF headset receivers \u003cstrong\u003eANB-H-I\u003c\/strong\u003e by WESTERN ELECTRIC with all wiring in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- WWII USAAF Oxygen Mask Type \u003cstrong\u003eA-14\u003c\/strong\u003e offered in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall an incredible excellent condition U.S. Army Air Force leather flying helmet set!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type A-11 intermediate flying helmet was standardized on August 6, 1943 and became one of the most popular and widely utilized helmets during World War II. There were numerous but minor changes relating to the oxygen mask attachments made during its production run but continued to keep the A-11 designation. The rubber earphone mountings were designated for the Type ANB-H-1 radio receiver. The helmet remained in Air Force service during the Korean War. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continued to use the helmet in high altitude training through the mid-1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical Description:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnited States Army Air Forces Type A-11 Intermediate Flying Helmet; seal brown cape leather exterior shell with black rubber earphone cups; missing black rubber earphone plugs or Type ANB-H-1 Radio Headphone Receiver; chamois lining and ear pads; cap leather and chamois buckle chin strap; turn down brow flap; three brass snaps for oxygen mask located on the left and right chin of the helmet; leather buckle strap on the back nap of the helmet to adjust the helmet size; three leather straps on back of helmet to hold the flight goggle's strap; double reinforced seam on each side of helmet; dark white sewn in manufacturer's tag on inside back neck of the helmet with embroidered red letter text; white stenciled Army Air Forces winged star insignia with white letter text \"ARMY AIR FORCES\" below insignia on left exterior side of helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18802839158853,"sku":"ONSV1265","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV1265__02.jpg?v=1598386515","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-army-air-force-aviator-flight-helmet-set-ao-blue-goggles-a-14-mask-a-11-helmet","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}