AB12 Posted October 17, 2016 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2016 Hi, Looking for info on this helmet. From a recent estate sale. Is it Korea or Vietnam era. What year was it made. Is it rare. All info greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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72psb Posted October 17, 2016 Share #7 Posted October 17, 2016 Try looking into the H-5 series of helmets.Late 50's early 60's.Many variations and experimental models.May also be a strategic bomber helmet or helo. Just some thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerdogi Posted October 17, 2016 Share #8 Posted October 17, 2016 Looks like a Combat Vehicle Crew helmet....not sure it would have been used in an aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB12 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted October 18, 2016 Thanks for the comments. I'll check out H5's Any idea which oxygen mask and goggles/visor where used on this helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerdogi Posted October 18, 2016 Share #10 Posted October 18, 2016 It's an MC-1. An early vehicle crew helmet. Maybe late 50's early 60's. The H-5 had some small differences, like leather oxygen mask tabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB12 Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted October 19, 2016 Thanks for the info. Was searching MC 1 and H5 today online no luck on the MC1 but found a H5 that is identical to this one except like you said it has the leather oxygen mask tabs. Any idea where to find an original mic and bracket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted October 19, 2016 Share #12 Posted October 19, 2016 The USN/USMC H-5 flight helmet had a different communications cable and plug. The oxygen mask used on the H-5 would be a variation of the MS-22001 (A-13A). The goggles for your MC-1 helmet may be the Sun/Wind/Dust goggles, similar to the M-1944 goggles? bellsaviation.com or garciaaviation.com should have the correct boom microphone for the MC-1 helmet. Both dealers have other surplus besides aviation. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB12 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted October 21, 2016 Thanks northcoastaero I'll contact them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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