viking73 Posted April 29, 2017 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2017 Hi Gents, It's been awhile since I had a new helmet to post here . I scored this one last week from eBay and got it for a reasonable price I think. Looks to be an early APH-6 helmet with a 1967 contract date. Nice tape job for training squadron 31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking73 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted April 29, 2017 The fitting pads are missing but the earcups are in very nice shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking73 Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted April 29, 2017 The only really bad thing is that it's missing a chuck of the visor cover as you can see here. The single clear visor moves freely up and down. All in all another one I'm happy to add to the collection. Looks like VT-31 flew a variety of types, including the S-2 and P2V so no telling what a/c time this helmet saw! Thanks for looking. -Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted April 30, 2017 Share #4 Posted April 30, 2017 Nice USN APH-6A flight helmet. Also need the dark tan/brown leather and cloth pads for the chin and nape straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking73 Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted April 30, 2017 Nice USN APH-6A flight helmet. Also need the dark tan/brown leather and cloth pads for the chin and nape straps. I wondered about those pads, thanks for confirming I need to track down a set. -Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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