SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 6, 2013 These are my two Helicopter pilot helmets SPH-4 (right and APH-5 left) They are a favorite part of my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted July 6, 2013 Starting with APH-5 this helmet belonged to Chief Warrant Officer Peter Swanz He was in the 61st AHC and his platoon was the "Starblazers" here is a picture of the helmet in Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted July 6, 2013 Unfortunately the helmet was repainted by the maintenance crew when he returned stateside as a flight instructor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #4 Posted July 6, 2013 His name also used to be on the front of the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted July 6, 2013 Here he is with his crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted July 6, 2013 Now for the SPH-4 This helmet belonged to a LT.COL Millier Who I was told was a Huey gunship Pilot with 2 tours in Vietnam I don't know if that was true but it is a nice used 1969 dated SPH-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted July 6, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted July 6, 2013 He added the paper in the ear phones because they were uncomfortable to him and to reduce loud noise on the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted July 6, 2013 Here is awesome picture I found with Huey's with very similar nose art to the painting on my APH-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted July 6, 2013 Share #10 Posted July 6, 2013 Really nice helmets! ....and great names and history to go along with them! Thanks for sharing them! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted July 6, 2013 Really nice helmets! ....and great names and history to go along with them! Thanks for sharing them! Rick Thanks Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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