HGU-55/P and MBU-12/P - SAC Nuclear Flash Goggles Configured

[Nic]

I thought I would share a recent addition that I picked up and found interesting. It is a late 1980's HGU-55/P helmet with a PRU-36/P dual visor. This helmet was set up to use the PLZT/EEU-2/P Nuclear Flash Goggles. This type of helmet would of been used by B-52, F-111 and KC-135 crews in SAC. The "W" bracket on the top of the visor is missing, but the power cord for the goggles as been tucked underneath and is still wired. The MBU-12/P is missing the receptacle assembly, but otherwise appears complete.

 

[Nic]

More photos. First is a close up of the MIA "W" bracket.

[Nic]

Last one showing the tucked away power cord for the goggles. I've also added a photo of what it looked like complete in use.

[phantomfixer]

Love the dual visor 55Ps...I have a O2 mask connector if you want it...pm me if desired

[tolly]

i just bought one of these helmets and wanted to know if anyone has ever seen one of the nuclear flash set ups for sale and what kind of money they went for ????

[phantomfixer]

George Lucas bought all the surplus...

 

I have not seen any on the market...maybe near an old SAC base or ACC base...I have seen the nuclear goggles but not the helmet mounted flash protector

[tolly]

Now that's funny !!!!

[phantomfixer]

G luck on the hunt... I would think they would be hard to find...maybe