littlebuddy Posted November 17, 2013 Share #51 Posted November 17, 2013 Mathieu would you look at the B5/B6 i posted on "Sabrejets" thread ?? regarding the label and what it is covering ??? LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mireks Posted November 24, 2013 Share #52 Posted November 24, 2013 Hi, I have no white B-5 helmet. I don't think that white B-6 helmet exists. A+ Mathieu Hello, have you said, white helmet does not exist...? ...you just challenged me this one has R-14 headsets and interesting label, just plain white cotton strip with stamped "Type B-6". Size large marked on regular black & yellow label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted November 24, 2013 Share #53 Posted November 24, 2013 mmm I know that there was a "white " B3 manufactured I cant for the life of me remember the manufacturer !! arrghh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted November 27, 2013 Share #54 Posted November 27, 2013 Mireks.... do you have any more photos of your white skin B6 and of the label? Alway cool to see ones fully rigged out like that, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 27, 2013 Share #55 Posted November 27, 2013 B6 with added receivers, snaps and hooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Leader Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share #56 Posted November 27, 2013 Hello, have you said, white helmet does not exist...? ...you just challenged me this one has R-14 headsets and interesting label, just plain white cotton strip with stamped "Type B-6". Size large marked on regular black & yellow label 20DSC_0098.jpg Excellent Mireks ! First time for me. I have always seen white skin B-5 helmets. Perhaps an experimental model due to the white cotton label as seen on the red skin B-6 helmet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mireks Posted November 27, 2013 Share #57 Posted November 27, 2013 White B-6 helmet: I took photos of its interior and labels. It seems there is original black&yellow label under, with the new white one sewn over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mireks Posted November 27, 2013 Share #58 Posted November 27, 2013 White B-6 helmet: you can see another stitching of the label outside. Funny, I have never realized, there are two labels until you asked me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mireks Posted November 27, 2013 Share #59 Posted November 27, 2013 White B-6 helmet: and the size label. I like this helmet, it is part of my arctic outfit consisting of this B-6 helmet, B-7 parka with bullion major oak leaves, A-6 trousers and A-12 boots Mirek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 27, 2013 Share #60 Posted November 27, 2013 Interesting to see the sponge-foam ear pieces crudely sewn inside the helmet...and typically beginning to slowly decompose. Please be warned...they will become sticky and if they come into contact with each other they will meld together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted November 27, 2013 Share #61 Posted November 27, 2013 As I thought.... Mireks, your white B6 most likely started out life as a B5 and was converted and relabeled. I would be willing to be that underneath the white label is a B5 production label. Would love to see your full arctic set up. I have a B7/A6 combo as well and have been on the lookout now for sometime for a white flight helmet to match the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted November 28, 2013 Share #62 Posted November 28, 2013 Another label under a label scenario !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted November 28, 2013 Share #63 Posted November 28, 2013 Here is my B6 redskin. It has an original black and gold label and is only modified by the cheek cut outs to fit the A10 O2 mask. The helmet itself is MINTY fresh and I don't believe it was ever issued and even the chin strap showed no signs of wear. I paired the helmet and mask with my recently refurbished B7 goggles with new cushions thanks to forum member Scarecrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 28, 2013 Share #64 Posted November 28, 2013 Looks great Rob. My A10 should be arriving from Florida any day now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted November 28, 2013 Share #65 Posted November 28, 2013 Looking good !! Always nice to see some B7's on display !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king802 Posted November 28, 2013 Share #66 Posted November 28, 2013 M3 with A10. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king802 Posted November 28, 2013 Share #67 Posted November 28, 2013 M3 with A14. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted November 30, 2013 Share #68 Posted November 30, 2013 Here is another B6 helmet with rigger ear cups and O2 mask snaps. Paired with an A10a mask with microphone and cords as well as a set of Mark VII goggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted November 30, 2013 Share #69 Posted November 30, 2013 Wow Lits looking good!!! I know you weren't focusing on it but that sheepskin ballcap set up is so bada$$ ...favourite set up of all time. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_lits Posted November 30, 2013 Share #70 Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks Daniel, the gunners setup has always been one of my favorite setups as well. Truly is bada$$. I also love the fact that despite the B2 being a ground crew issued cap it was adopted by so many flyers. B2 cap, A8a O2 mask, B7 goggles, throat mic & headset. You can almost hear the 50 cal. blasting away in the background.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 30, 2013 Share #71 Posted November 30, 2013 Terrific rigs Rob! Here's one of mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted November 30, 2013 Share #72 Posted November 30, 2013 looks like im going to have to up my game here !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Leader Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share #73 Posted December 8, 2013 Here my version, a typical headgear of the mid year 44 : A-11 flying helmet, AN-6530 goggles, A-14 oxygen mask and M-3 flak helmet. The M-3 is standardised in early 44 and therefore can not have been worn in May 43 as is the case in the film Memphis Belle. Note that in Memphis Belle none of crew member wear flying goggles (optional), the pilot has no parachute (also optional) and the others harnesses did not match with any known model parachute. The co-pilot wears a pretty lousy B-8, not even a B-7. Lifejackets are late pattern B-4 with back strap and no B-3, flying helmets A-11 instead of B-6. Even headphones are not correct. A-8B oxygen masks are after war. And last detail, they are the 324th BS patch sewn right on their A-2 and much too high. t These errors are astounding because in return we see rare equipments such F-1 blue bunnies, correct A-6 boots ... Mathieu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Leader Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share #74 Posted December 8, 2013 Second head, later late 44, early 45, it consists of an A-11 flying helmet, A-14 oxygen mask, B-8 flying goggles and a M-4A2 Flak helmet, decidedly more modern ! Mathieu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Leader Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share #75 Posted January 9, 2014 More Flak Helmets ... M-4 late model, Type C pattern 43 flying helmet equipped with a HS-38 radio set, AN-6530 flying goggles. A+ Mathieu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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