VMI88 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I picked up this flight deck helmet yesterday. According to information I found online the green color could indicate a catapult and arresting gear officer, air wing maintenance personnel, photographer's mate, squadron plane inspector, or liquid oxygen (LOX) crew. I was hoping someone might recognize the design and be able to tell me what ship it was used on. Looking for older Virginia Military Institute items: insignia, uniforms, cadet sabers, documents, and groupings belonging to VMI alumni.Also interested in Virginia Reserve Militia (VRM) uniforms and insignia, or other items of general Virginia interest. Link to post Share on other sites
VMI88 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Here's the reverse: I really liked the depiction of the skyline of New York with the Twin Towers. Too bad it isn't named! Looking for older Virginia Military Institute items: insignia, uniforms, cadet sabers, documents, and groupings belonging to VMI alumni.Also interested in Virginia Reserve Militia (VRM) uniforms and insignia, or other items of general Virginia interest. Link to post Share on other sites
billmunny Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Is this posted for sale or just for comment? Link to post Share on other sites
VMI88 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Sorry, posted in the wrong area. Moderators, please move to the helmet forum. Looking for older Virginia Military Institute items: insignia, uniforms, cadet sabers, documents, and groupings belonging to VMI alumni.Also interested in Virginia Reserve Militia (VRM) uniforms and insignia, or other items of general Virginia interest. Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 This helmet was used by an Aviation Electrician's Mate assigned to a squadron that used the 400 series side numbers. Probably an F/A-18 squadron. Hope this helps. Chris Link to post Share on other sites
VMI88 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks for the info! Just curious - how did you determine if was worn by an aviation electrician? Looking for older Virginia Military Institute items: insignia, uniforms, cadet sabers, documents, and groupings belonging to VMI alumni.Also interested in Virginia Reserve Militia (VRM) uniforms and insignia, or other items of general Virginia interest. Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 The "E" identifies the helmet as an Aviation Electrician Mate (AE), There are abbreviations for all the squadron maintenance rates. T= Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) D= Aviation Machinists Mate (AD) M= Aviation Metalsmith (AM) ME= Aviation Metalsmith (ejection seats) (AME) P= Plane Captain O= Aviation Ordnance (AO) R= Parachute Rigger (PR) Q= Aviation Fire Control Technician (AQ) Chris Link to post Share on other sites
VMI88 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks again for the information! Looking for older Virginia Military Institute items: insignia, uniforms, cadet sabers, documents, and groupings belonging to VMI alumni.Also interested in Virginia Reserve Militia (VRM) uniforms and insignia, or other items of general Virginia interest. Link to post Share on other sites
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