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Early 60's USMC flying helmet,bag and gloves


Mitch
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Hi ,

I wanted to post this helmet from my collection. I don't know the model. The helmets original owner was in the USMC in the 1st MAW. The artwork was done in Japan. The helmet bag has a nice large 1st MAW Japanese made patch on it . His gloves are dated 1965 . That was at the end of his service. Any info on the hemet appreciated.

Mitch

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northcoastaero

The helmet is a USN/USMC APH-5 modified with sawtooth bayonet oxygen mask receivers on the sides. The front and back

fitting pads should be switched around.

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Hi NCA,

Thanks for info on the helmet. I'm not sure what you mean about the pads but I know it was a 1 owner helmet and was in the bag since the 60's. Let me know exactly what you mean and maybe I can swap them around. As to your next post, yes they say Type-b-3a inside . Thanks again for the info.

Regards, Mitch

 

The helmet is a USN/USMC APH-5 modified with sawtooth bayonet oxygen mask receivers on the sides. The front and back

fitting pads should be switched around.

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Very beautiful APH-5. I would believe that this one came from a helicopter crew member due to the chin strap and the art work style. I hope that someone can find the unit and tell us.

 

Franck

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northcoastaero

The tan leather pad that is placed at the neck is usually the pad that is for the forehead and vice-

versa. That is how they were originally issued. Aircrew preference may have switcheed the pads

around? Hope this helps.

 

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According to my research on wikipedia.org, it appears the squadron is HMM-265 Dragons. HMM-265 Dragons

was a part of MAG-24 and MAG-36. HMM-265 Dragons flew the UH-34 helicopter and later the

H-46 Sea Knight helicopter. Helmet most likely from the UH-34 era?

 

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Hi,

Thanks alot for the info. I definately know he either piloted or co-piloted a helicopter. As far as the pads again. If you look at the photo of the inside of the helmet, you can see the wear to the pad and edge of the helmet that matches. Either he changed them or he got it that way back then.

Thanks again, Mitch

According to my research on wikipedia.org, it appears the squadron is HMM-265 Dragons. HMM-265 Dragons

was a part of MAG-24 and MAG-36. HMM-265 Dragons flew the UH-34 helicopter and later the

H-46 Sea Knight helicopter. Helmet most likely from the UH-34 era?

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