gitana Posted November 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2014 I'm talking about these things Is there any documentation, or any photos, of these being used by air crews at any time? They're always referred to as 'flak' goggles, but I think they may have been created for another use entirely. And I'm not sure how they are associated with the AAF. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespicker Posted November 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2014 These were issued to tankers I believe. They have been associated with bomber crews for so long it is hard to separate fact from fiction. In the few books on WWII aircrew gear, I think the view is they weren't used by aircrews (sweeting doesn't mention them) . I can't recall any photos of these goggles in use but as soon as I say that, someone will probably post one. Prodger, on page 270 has a photo of them and says they were issued primarily to armor crews. Does anyone actually have a photo of these in use in an aircraft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitana Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted November 3, 2014 I don't have Prodger's book, but someone at warrelics posted a photo from his book showing British ARP goggles as possible RAF flak goggles - I'm not sure he's the go to guy for these. I've never seen a photo at all with anyone wearing them in any branch of service, and would be delighted to find one. Visibility is good through these, but I can't imagine being a side door gunner, scanning the skies for 109s, wearing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Government Issue Posted April 24, 2015 Share #4 Posted April 24, 2015 I'm curious of the origin and use of these goggles as well. Does anyone have any information concerning these goggles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted April 24, 2015 Share #5 Posted April 24, 2015 I have a pair and was going to display them with my flak helmet. I've never taken the time to research their actual intended use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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