Sabrejet Posted November 18, 2013 Share #1 Posted November 18, 2013 Here's the classic "look" of a low-altitude AAF pilot...maybe of a C-47 or an L-4 Grasshopper? (definitely not a B-17 or a B-24 over Berlin or wherever, as in the movies!) I acquired the pristine HS-33 headset at the Malvern show, yesterday. Apparently, it still works! The seller messes about with vintage radio equipment and has tested them. The HS-33 comprises of an HB-7 sprung headband fitted with ANB-H-1 receivers and their distinctive red PL-354 jack-plug. (Headsets with the earlier R-14 receivers feature a black PL-54 jack-plug) A variety of ear cushions were fitted to these headsets. Maybe some of you saw the sponge-foam set I posted last week which are slowly "melting" as the 70 year old compound naturally decomposes! Regular rubber, as seen here, is much more durable. The display also comprises of an officer's khaki summer service cap...not a "true" crusher, but one with its stiffener removed and which was already formed into a nice crushed shape when I acquired it years ago. The shades are aviators' issue AN-6531s made by American Optical Co. Around the neck is a T-30S throat-mic attached to a SW-141 "press-to-talk" switch box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Johan Willaert Posted November 18, 2013 Share #7 Posted November 18, 2013 Great set, Ian I'm not sure AAF crews used the SW-141 though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share #8 Posted November 18, 2013 There are pics of then in use Johan. In fact, there's one in Mathieu's new "Flight Gear" book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted November 18, 2013 Share #9 Posted November 18, 2013 There are pics of then in use Johan. In fact, there's one in Mathieu's new "Flight Gear" book. Great! Still need to get the book but I have a hunch it will be under the Christmas tree.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted November 18, 2013 Great! Still need to get the book but I have a hunch it will be under the Christmas tree.... It will be worth the wait Johan...trust me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted November 18, 2013 Share #11 Posted November 18, 2013 Here's the classic "look" of a low-altitude AAF pilot...maybe of a C-47 or an L-4 Grasshopper? (definitely not a B-17 or a B-24 over Berlin or wherever, as in the movies!)... ...and for all low- and medium-altitude L-Birds, O-Birds, T-Birds, C-Birds as well as gliders. A very nice set Ian, congratulations. I do have similar minty set. Today many times HS-33s are offered with postwar non-US plugs, usually Japanese-made ones. Regards Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share #12 Posted November 18, 2013 ...and for all low- and medium-altitude L-Birds, O-Birds, T-Birds, C-Birds as well as gliders. A very nice set Ian, congratulations. I do have similar minty set. Today many times HS-33s are offered with postwar non-US plugs, usually Japanese-made ones. Regards Greg Thank you Greg. I didn't know that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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