Leather flying helmet, c 1944.

Image number: 10327651

Leather flying helmet, c 1944.

Flying helmet with fittings for electric headphones and oxygen mask. At the outbreak of WWII (1939-1945), flying helmets had changed little since WWI (1914-1918), except that the fittings for goggles and oxygen masks were provided. Made for the Air Ministry. Side view.

Image number:
10327651
Credit:
Science Museum/Science & Society Picture Library
Date taken:
13 January 2004 13:06
Image rights:
Science Museum
 

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