littlebuddy Posted August 8, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 8, 2013 Hi all , i have just stubled upon these while i was trawling ebay !! any thoughts ?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-set-of-WW2-USAAF-aircrew-flak-helmets-M3-M5-M4A2-/161081836270?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item258139c2ee LB WANTED : RAF 1940 PATT FLYING BOOTS WANTED : DINGHY TYPE K ,TYPE A " ALWAYS WANTING USAAF ITEMS IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING " "WOULD ALSO LIKE 487th FS AND 515TH BS RELATED ITEMS " "Illegitmi non carborundum" Link to post Share on other sites
History Man Posted August 8, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 8, 2013 Looks like the M3 is missing the ear pads. I think while they are a nice set USAAF Flak Helmets, the price is on the high side. Philip Actively Seeking:WW2 USN/USMC Attributed/Named Purple Heart Groups WW2 USN/USMC Combat Aviation Groups WW2 and Prior USN/USMC Medal Groups Contact me if you have something Link to post Share on other sites
ColdWarRules Posted August 8, 2013 Share #3 Posted August 8, 2013 I think the helmets are good, but I think the coverthingy is Korean War or WWII Surplus. -Nick Link to post Share on other sites
History Man Posted August 8, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 8, 2013 The M4A2 flak helmet is supposed to have that covering on it, that is how they were issued. Philip Actively Seeking:WW2 USN/USMC Attributed/Named Purple Heart Groups WW2 USN/USMC Combat Aviation Groups WW2 and Prior USN/USMC Medal Groups Contact me if you have something Link to post Share on other sites
littlebuddy Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted August 8, 2013 I think the helmets are good, but I think the coverthingy is Korean War or WWII Surplus. -Nick you mean the M4 A2 helmet Nick ??? i think its kosher it was the price of all three that was bothering me a little !!! LB WANTED : RAF 1940 PATT FLYING BOOTS WANTED : DINGHY TYPE K ,TYPE A " ALWAYS WANTING USAAF ITEMS IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING " "WOULD ALSO LIKE 487th FS AND 515TH BS RELATED ITEMS " "Illegitmi non carborundum" Link to post Share on other sites
littlebuddy Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted August 8, 2013 Beat me to it Philip !! LB WANTED : RAF 1940 PATT FLYING BOOTS WANTED : DINGHY TYPE K ,TYPE A " ALWAYS WANTING USAAF ITEMS IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING " "WOULD ALSO LIKE 487th FS AND 515TH BS RELATED ITEMS " "Illegitmi non carborundum" Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrejet Posted August 8, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 8, 2013 The M5 has been re-painted...should have a matt flock finish...as should the M3. There are some chinstrap issues and missing felt pads too, as has already been mentioned. Works out at around £200 a shot which is not far off what they would cost individually, so a bulk-buy might be cost effective? "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender!" Winston Churchill " Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans." John Winston Lennon Link to post Share on other sites
mr_lits Posted August 9, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 9, 2013 Ouch, seems a bit pricey. Especially with all the refurbishments... ,,,Classy avatar I might add... Always looking for AAC & AAF flight gear. With a focus on Aleutian and ETO theaters. Link to post Share on other sites
littlebuddy Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted August 9, 2013 hey !!! you have the same one !! i wasnt going to buy these helmets way out of my budget !! just wanted other opinions on them while im still looking for an M3 !! WANTED : RAF 1940 PATT FLYING BOOTS WANTED : DINGHY TYPE K ,TYPE A " ALWAYS WANTING USAAF ITEMS IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING " "WOULD ALSO LIKE 487th FS AND 515TH BS RELATED ITEMS " "Illegitmi non carborundum" Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted August 9, 2013 Share #10 Posted August 9, 2013 You should get FLAK for wasting our time! **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Link to post Share on other sites
History Man Posted August 9, 2013 Share #11 Posted August 9, 2013 You should get FLAK for wasting our time! Looks like LB might need one after all! Philip Actively Seeking:WW2 USN/USMC Attributed/Named Purple Heart Groups WW2 USN/USMC Combat Aviation Groups WW2 and Prior USN/USMC Medal Groups Contact me if you have something Link to post Share on other sites
littlebuddy Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted August 10, 2013 You should get FLAK for wasting our time! WANTED : RAF 1940 PATT FLYING BOOTS WANTED : DINGHY TYPE K ,TYPE A " ALWAYS WANTING USAAF ITEMS IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING " "WOULD ALSO LIKE 487th FS AND 515TH BS RELATED ITEMS " "Illegitmi non carborundum" Link to post Share on other sites
Flying Rooster Posted September 1, 2013 Share #13 Posted September 1, 2013 I have a similar helmet in my collection for nearly 30 years and the ear pads come loose because of the lesser quality of the glue. Link to post Share on other sites
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