HUD69 Posted December 6, 2016 Hi, This HGU-55/P was aquired by me last weekend. It shows the VF-31 Felix design (hand cut cat) and the white tape is the wider version. The HGU-55/P is an early version with thin edge roll and has a TPL liner. Unfortunately the name on the back is unreadable and there is nothing to be found (as far as I can see) on the inside. Somewhere during its life, the helmet was adjusted to light weight chin/nape strap configuration. (see the covered holes on the sides) Can this be an original helmet? Thanks! Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomfixer Posted December 6, 2016 Not sure on the artwork, but there was/is a conversion kit to add the integrated nape strap, and possibly a TCTO for it as well...the life support shop at Dover had many of the kits, with templates on where and how to install... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLeo Posted December 6, 2016 I believe they did convert the 55 to use the integrated chin and nape strap so I would venture that it is possible to be real. What type ear phones are in it? RIP Molly...Oct. 2000 - July 2013 For 13 years you have been my best friend and companion, giving love and asking only for love in return. May you rest now, free from your pain. I will miss you girl, and will keep you in my heart forever....the sweetest dog and best friend ever! I'll see you again one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northcoastaero Posted December 6, 2016 Just curious, what type of liner is on the inside? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HUD69 Posted December 7, 2016 Just curious, what type of liner is on the inside? Hi, It has a black styro with TPL inside. The earphones are H87B/U Thanks for the answers! Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HUD69 Posted December 7, 2016 The extra cable running from the helmet to the mask, has been secured by a small white ty-rap. Have seen this before on older USN HGU's. Where those squadron markings hand cut in those days? Thanks, Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted December 7, 2016 Squadron markings on helmets were hand done during the 1980s thru the early 2000s when I retired from VF-211. Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HUD69 Posted November 24, 2018 Squadron markings on helmets were hand done during the 1980s thru the early 2000s when I retired from VF-211. Chris And around 2 years after the first, a second example of an HGU-55/P from VF-31 enters my collection. Looks like the same time frame, also modified to integrated chin/nape strap. Hand cut artwork and slightly different from my first one. (better pictures hopefully soon) Cheers, Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
