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Vietnam USMC Pilot Helmet


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Hi,

I mostly collect M1s but I came across this grouping that I really liked so I picked it up.

It is a USMC pilots helmet.

The pilot served in VN.

Unfortunately I posted it in the wrong section so here is the original link:

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/209119-vietnam-usmc-pilot-helmet/

What I know so far thanks to member B229 is that it an APH-6B with VMA-121 markings. The ear cups were probably replaced at some point. The APH-6A/B helmets were adopted in 1968, so it's possible this helmet could be from the VMA-121's time in Vietnam.

 

B229 found this: http://books.google....skyhawk&f=false

Note the photo caption on the right. Major John H. Buchanan. Awarded the DFC for action in Vietnam, but with a different Skyhawk squadron: VMA-311. He obviously transferred from one to the other. Both squadrons were assigned to MAG-12 in Vietnam, so it's entirely possible that he transferred between the two.

Any other info would be greatly appreciated.

There are more photos when you go to the original posting but here are a few choice photos.

 

 

 

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Excellent find with a lot of character. I have been focusing a little more on USMC flight helmets lately.

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mohawkALSE

The little nylon bag appears to be a variation of rigger made Oxygen Mask storage bag. There are numerous styles of them that were locally made,

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Thank you for the kind comments.

I really like this helmet a lot.

I do not really collect flight helmets.

This one spoke to me though because of the history.

I am interested in Vietnam (WWII & Korea also).

I generally collect M1 helmets from those eras.

Having a named helmet though is really where it is at for me.

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