Item: ONSV1269
Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Aviator Flight Set - B-6 Helmet, A-7 Oxygen Mask, AN6530 Goggles
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Original 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-
- Original WWII USAAF B-6 Winter Flying Helmet. Standardized on 15 September 1941 these helmets saw widespread use and this example is in excellent condition. The brown finished shearling leather is soft with no damage. It is fitted with correct hooks in for use with A-9 and A-10 oxygen masks as well as the later snaps for use with the A-10R or A-10A masks. It comes fully wired with R-14 receivers fitted with correct Y loom and PL-54 jack plug. Inside is shearling lined and fitted with nice USAAF label that indicates a 1942 contract date. This pattern was replaced in 1943 by the AN-H-16. No size shown but we estimate size large. Drawstrings still in place and perfect shearling covered chin strap and buckles. I think hard to find nicer issued example. The reverse of the helmet has an embossed leather name tag that reads: ERNEST L. BANKS.
Ernest L. Banks (ASN 15319206) from Ohio was born in 1921 and served in Army Air Corps during WW2. After the war he became an aircraft mechanic at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. His obituary can be found at this link.
- Original WWII USAAF Type A-7 Oxygen Mask. A very scarce example of comprised of green rubber with issue stamps and dated June 1942. The mask retains face tube, hose, filters and bladder (has hole). Remains supple. Missing straps.
- Original WWII U.S. Army Air Force Pilot Goggles. model ANG6530 by American Optical Company offered in very good condition with clear lenses.
- This product is available for international shipping.
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