tonycretan Posted August 12, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 12, 2016 This is a specially decorated USN APH-6 flight helmet.The most interesting thing about this helmet is that it has a USAF EF-111A Raven unit's (388th Electronic Combat Squadron) sticker on the visor shield. USN had a single USAF Electronic Warfare Officer assigned to USN EA-6B Prowlers as a long standing exchange tour service, so EWO Morgan was most probably serving in VAQ-129 (NAS Whibdey Island) during 1981-82, when 388th ECS was activated at Mountain Home AFB with EF-111A Ravens. During 1977-79 388th was flying with F-111A Aardwarks. On the port side is a taped sword emblem, so I guess this helmet has VAQ-129 Vikings markings because VAQ-129 was a training squadron for USN and USMC EA-6B Prowler squadrons during that time. (from my collection) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycretan Posted August 12, 2016 Author Share #2 Posted August 12, 2016 More pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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boxerdogi Posted August 13, 2016 Share #6 Posted August 13, 2016 That's a super helmet! I love the more intricate tape jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted August 14, 2016 Share #7 Posted August 14, 2016 Nice APH-6D or APH-6DL helmet. I am almost certain that the MS-22001 mask would use a mini-regulator with a lower high pressure REDAR hose with a locking connector in the EA-6B Prowler aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycretan Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted August 15, 2016 Nice APH-6D or APH-6DL helmet. I am almost certain that the MS-22001 mask would use a mini-regulator with a lower high pressure REDAR hose with a locking connector in the EA-6B Prowler aircraft. You are right! Unfortunately i don't have an MS-22001 oxy mask with REDAR hose so i had to use one without it in order to take these shots.I do have though a couple of MBU-14 masks with the Redar hose attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki Posted August 15, 2016 Share #9 Posted August 15, 2016 Very nice helmet!!! Would be in anybody collection a great piece to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonycretan Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share #10 Posted October 31, 2016 Very nice helmet!!! Would be in anybody collection a great piece to have. Thank you Niki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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