littlebuddy Posted May 27, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 27, 2014 Just thought i would post this little gem that i snagged on Ebay last month It looks un-issued to my rookie eye , it also came with a AF shipping slip attached The chamois ear cups and brow flap have no signs of wear or staining at all , no receivers installed either LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted May 27, 2014 Contd Brow flap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted May 27, 2014 Receiver cushion Label AAF stamp on the front left hand side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted May 27, 2014 AF shipping ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted May 27, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 27, 2014 Hard to find helmet! Basis of issue: one each to exposed gunners in heavy and very heavy bombardment aircraft and when requested by Air Force Commander. 40,000 were procured in October 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted May 27, 2014 Hard to find helmet! Basis of issue: one each to exposed gunners in heavy and very heavy bombardment aircraft and when requested by Air Force Commander. 40,000 were procured in October 1943 Thanks Dustin for the info , when they say "exposed" waist gunners i presume on B24's and B17's ? Most of these types of helmets i have seen ,dont show any Oxy masks press studs ???? Know of a reason why ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted May 27, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 27, 2014 I suspect any position exposed to the elements. Cannot answer the question about the O2 studs but the helmet is joint army/navy specification AN-H-16 drawing number AN-6543. This helmet was cancelled in October 1944 meaning no further procurements were made after that date. The procurement quantity I gave you was as of September 1944 so that number is probably the actual quantity total manufactured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel.R Posted May 28, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 28, 2014 Thought I'd post some photos of Mine to LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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littlebuddy Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks Nige, nice looker you got there buddy !!! did you pick yours up here in the UK to ??? mine came from an antiques dealer in Scotland LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Posted May 29, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 29, 2014 Carl, Not to hijack your thread but here are a couple of photos of my AN-H-16 helmet. Excellent condition and was obviously issued as the rear has affixed a leather name tag (same as on flight jackets) to a JB McKenna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPhil Posted May 29, 2014 Share #12 Posted May 29, 2014 Awesome looking helmets Gent's. They all seem to be in excellent condition. Semper Fi Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel.R Posted May 31, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 31, 2014 Thanks Nige, nice looker you got there buddy !!! did you pick yours up here in the UK to ??? mine came from an antiques dealer in Scotland LB I Did matey Mine came from Herefordshire in the UK . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel.R Posted May 31, 2014 Share #14 Posted May 31, 2014 Carl, Not to hijack your thread but here are a couple of photos of my AN-H-16 helmet. Excellent condition and was obviously issued as the rear has affixed a leather name tag (same as on flight jackets) to a JB McKenna. phpB5equzPM.jpgphpahED1pPM.jpgphp7cH7aVPM.jpg That's a nice one Paul ! love the name tag ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted May 31, 2014 Carl, Not to hijack your thread but here are a couple of photos of my AN-H-16 helmet. Excellent condition and was obviously issued as the rear has affixed a leather name tag (same as on flight jackets) to a JB McKenna. phpB5equzPM.jpgphpahED1pPM.jpgphp7cH7aVPM.jpg Paul , nice to see one with the Oxy masks snaps added !! sweet looking helmet ,with a name tag too !! As for hijacking Paul , nahhh the more the merrier !!! would be nice to know how many of these helmets have survived !! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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