anton67 Posted July 18, 2016 Share #1 Posted July 18, 2016 Hi, I have been offered this helmet and mask. The seller wants $200 + shipping for it. He says it is a KW helmet and mask. What I want to know is what era and type are the helmet and mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72psb Posted July 18, 2016 Share #2 Posted July 18, 2016 Early 60's,P-4(a or b)Mask MBU-3/P. If you do not want it,let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted July 18, 2016 Would this Oxygen mask be a historical match for this helmet? Here is the original link: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/209119-vietnam-usmc-pilot-helmet/ It is an APH-6B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted July 18, 2016 Here are more photos of the original helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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northcoastaero Posted July 18, 2016 Share #8 Posted July 18, 2016 The helmet with the mask is a P-1B modified to a P-4A. The mask is a MS-22001. USAF mid to late 1950s era. The helmet with the reflective tape is a USN/USMC APH-6C with the Gentex dual visor kit. Modified from a APH-6A or APH-6B to APH-6C standards. 1970/1971 date at earliest with the upgrade. The mask would be the MS-22001/A-13A with a hose end connector that varies due to type of aircraft/seat used. Looks like the helmet is USMC from VMA(AW)-121 Green Knights. The mask hose end connector would be a green coated aluminum quick disconnect type used with the GRU-5 ejection seat in the A-6 Intruder aircraft for this time frame. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted July 18, 2016 Share #9 Posted July 18, 2016 mask alone is worth 200...buy it!!! as is, the mask is not interchangeable with the two helmets.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton67 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted July 19, 2016 Thank you all for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlegto Posted July 20, 2016 Share #11 Posted July 20, 2016 I would pay $200 for that in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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