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Some of my WWII Naval Aviator flight helmets


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This one is not strictly WWII as it has post war components and looks like a perfect setup for the Korean War. Helmet is WWII vintage with added reinforced oxy snaps, post war mike and post war receivers. The helmet was modified by having a good luck ribbon added to the rear. the brow was cut off and the mike was also customized. I bought it because while not strictly WWII it is a perfect example of a Korean war flight helmet with added personal touches that I like so much .

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Nice to hear it Tom. In free time can you post a story and pic of your 1065 B8 goggle's from USN aviator groupings. Thanks, Jerry

 

Sure, what do you want to know? I can post pics of them if you want but they are just regular B8 goggles. Both have the B8 on one side but only one has the USAAF marking on the other side, the other one only has the round outline with nothing in it.

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I just asking about story of these goggles, pilot story, type of helmet which with came from etc....

 

Regards,

Jerry

 

One came with the huge Sorensen grouping and the over one with the Tiffin grouping (I believe you have one of his nametags)

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Thanks for answer. Yes I remember a Tiffin grouping. That was amazing stuff for sure.

 

From what I noticed from this thread: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/226170-huge-wwii-navy-pilot-grouping-okinawa/

 

He got two pairs of Navy M1944 goggles:

 

early 44 dated one (strap is made from elastic and normal material)

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Okay if they are B8 marked, this is something different than 1065 goggle. Look at strap, are different 1065 vs B8/1068. This kind of strap with goggle above I guess is last WW2 version B8/1068 goggle... that is interesting that USN pilot have a full USAAF goggle.

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you are correct they are the full AAF B8 goggles. Not that weird. I also have a painted USAAF ANS-31A flight suit complete with AAF star and wings on the sleeve named to a VP118 (the Pettit) crewmember. THis one came with pictures, his helmet and goggles and a few other things.

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I remember this suit also but didnt noticed from photos a AAF stenciled on sleeve. Good point. I saw also AAF contracted vest B4 used by Navy pilot but for sure it is untypical and a little bit werid...

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This my latest display with my 1092W Lift the Dot volcano helmet. My mannequin is now fully equipped for winter flight with M446A pants, M-445A jacket and M380B shoes.

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​These garments were used on operations with units especially in Alaska and operating in the North Atlantic. This is a pilot aboard the USS Ranger, June 1943 preparing for high altitude flight in extreme cold for anti submarine duty.

 

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