TLeo Posted January 9, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 9, 2017 I picked up a new Marine Corps helmet today after some negotiations with the seller, that is named and flown by this officer as C.O. of VMFAT-201 at Cherry Point. A couple photo copy pictures came along with it as well and I may possibly be able to get his leather, patched flight jacket at some point. I believe this is a aph6 and it has the "swing align" bayonet receivers which I have only seen in photos. It needs new foam in the ear cups but it is all complete. I have not run into these type earphone elements before so if someone can ID them, it would be great. They are obviously original to the helmet. Helmet does have some period looking repairs to the visor housing shown here. He flew in VN with VMA-211, and also served with VMA3-11 and at one point VA-55 aboard the USS Coral Sea as an exchange officer. He also served as Marine representative to the US Air Force Academy. He was awarded a Purple Heart, and six air medals among his other awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Owen Posted January 9, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 9, 2017 NICE!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Colt Posted January 9, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 9, 2017 Great helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle80s Posted January 9, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 9, 2017 You lucky man I been looking at this on eBay for a while but too expensive for me,a very rare original cool helmet,when you find a mask to go with it please post a pic ,good find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted January 9, 2017 You lucky man I been looking at this on eBay for a while but too expensive for me,a very rare original cool helmet,when you find a mask to go with it please post a pic ,good find. Thanks. It was pretty high but we negotiated quite a bit before I felt comfortable about buying it. I'll eventually get around to finding a mask for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted January 9, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 9, 2017 Nice helmet! Most likely made by a custom flight helmet company such as Protection Inc. or Gentex. The helmet shell could be a DH-151 if it is lightweight or a modified APH-6 series. Take a look behind the ear cups/pads to see if there is a mfr. label. There could also be information on the back of the form fit liner and underneath the visor housing. I have heard of these smaller earphone elements as part of custom helmets. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROC Posted January 9, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 9, 2017 Hi, Nice, aboard USS Coral Sea during the 1964-65 cruise, the squadron was the VA 155 easy to find on the VA 155 officers picture Best, croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted January 9, 2017 Nice helmet! Most likely made by a custom flight helmet company such as Protection Inc. or Gentex. The helmet shell could be a DH-151 if it is lightweight or a modified APH-6 series. Take a look behind the ear cups/pads to see if there is a mfr. label. There could also be information on the back of the form fit liner and underneath the visor housing. I have heard of these smaller earphone elements as part of custom helmets. Hope this helps. Nothing under the ear cups or beneath the housing I can see so if there is one, must be under the liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted January 9, 2017 Hi, Nice, aboard USS Coral Sea during the 1964-65 cruise, the squadron was the VA 155 VA 155.jpg easy to find on the VA 155 officers picture Best, croc Thanks for that photo Croc.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share #12 Posted January 12, 2017 Nice helmet! Most likely made by a custom flight helmet company such as Protection Inc. or Gentex. The helmet shell could be a DH-151 if it is lightweight or a modified APH-6 series. Take a look behind the ear cups/pads to see if there is a mfr. label. There could also be information on the back of the form fit liner and underneath the visor housing. I have heard of these smaller earphone elements as part of custom helmets. Hope this helps. This period helmet would be using the MS22001 mask, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted January 12, 2017 Luckily for me the "bayonets" were still in the receivers so all I needed to do was find a mask for it. Well I got a super nice mask and it kames a nice display! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted January 12, 2017 Share #14 Posted January 12, 2017 TLeo, I guess all that you need for the MS-22001 is a Robertshaw Type 1 mini-regulator and Oxytronics or REDAR lower high pressure hose with a locking connector at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted January 12, 2017 TLeo, I guess all that you need for the MS-22001 is a Robertshaw Type 1 mini-regulator and Oxytronics or REDAR lower high pressure hose with a locking connector at the end. I'll keep my eyes open for those....thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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