M1 HELMET

[phil.co1]

Found in a field in the UK in the 80,s used by the US Airforce but can`t remember where. Was crushed but owner managed to straighten it out reasonably well. what type of liner was used and has anyone got any pics. Any info appreciated.

Phil

[thunderbolts45]

Looks like its was bent out to accommodate a headset. Something early war air crews would do to fit the helmet over flight caps

[Pegasus6]

Thunderbolt hit it right on the head. Modified M1 for Aircrew prior to the M3 Flak Helmet being available in quantity/production. Looks like its been repainted? or is that a original repaint following the field modification? Hard to tell from the photos.

 

VR
Peg6

[Bob Hudson]

Here's another forum thread with variants of this:

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/165971-an-interesting-altered-m-1-flak-helmet/

 

[phil b]

it was used by bomber gunner crews in ww2. they were used early war before the m3 flak helmets were made. they would modify an m1 helmet liner to fit the head sets they used.great find. very cool

[phil.co1]

thanks fellas. its had a coat of paint to tidy it up i think. Was in the ground for a few years

[Cap Camouflage Pattern I]

Liner was a normal one with a two holes cut in the ear area and the sweatband removed.

[Nickman983]

Very nice find. I think these modified M1s are really fascinating.

[The Rooster]

Wow !!!! Thats Awesome !!! And rare !!!!

Wow !!!!