dmar836 Posted January 28, 2021 Author Share #26 Posted January 28, 2021 AN-H-16. Not the easiest to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 28, 2021 Share #27 Posted January 28, 2021 It's worn with the A-9 or the A-8 O2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrustyBosun Posted January 29, 2021 Share #28 Posted January 29, 2021 Ah yes. The AN-H-16. That’s it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 29, 2021 Share #29 Posted January 29, 2021 22 hours ago, P-59A said: This is a salty AN-H-15. It's well worn and came with two chin straps...not sure why. I forgot to add the 3 snap without the reinforce area are early production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebel Posted January 29, 2021 Share #30 Posted January 29, 2021 Here what I have had... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 29, 2021 Share #31 Posted January 29, 2021 Wow!!!! That A-13 is NICE!! 😍 That's a one upper for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebel Posted January 29, 2021 Share #32 Posted January 29, 2021 Some pictures from early 1944 A-13 and 1945 A-13A masks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 29, 2021 Share #33 Posted January 29, 2021 In this photo what is the function of that wire with the round parts on the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share #34 Posted January 29, 2021 That’s the strap loop that snaps to the helmet, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebel Posted January 29, 2021 Share #35 Posted January 29, 2021 It's not a wire. This is the metal part with two snaps for attaching to the helmet. You better see it on the first picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 29, 2021 Share #36 Posted January 29, 2021 Got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrustyBosun Posted January 30, 2021 Share #37 Posted January 30, 2021 The AN-H-16 was a winter helmet and was lined with shearling. If it’s got a chamois or doe skin lining, it’s an A-11 even without snaps. At least, that’s what my references lead me to believe. Sorry for the delay in response. Just got off a 24 hour shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 30, 2021 Share #38 Posted January 30, 2021 I passed this by someone else. Who made it and when is the difference,. This is the cross over between the B-6 and the A-11. Material was used up from old production to new, as I understand it. The new ear pieces, lack of snaps and the new cut are what makes it a AN-H-16. I know you look at the helmet section so I know you know what a transitional helmet is. These are those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 30, 2021 Share #39 Posted January 30, 2021 period photo's of gear in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPhil Posted January 30, 2021 Share #40 Posted January 30, 2021 Once again, I feel like a guy walking into Fort Knox to brag about a Nugget I have...... So here is what I have so far. I have an A-9 with hooks, No Pic ,Its in my foot locker of misc.gear and goggles and I have an AN-H-15 with B-8 googles and a A-14 O2 mask with T-30 throat mic. And also a A-11 in Ex-Large. Semper Fi Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted January 30, 2021 Share #41 Posted January 30, 2021 Here are a few of mine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrustyBosun Posted January 30, 2021 Share #42 Posted January 30, 2021 Very nice! I like that B-25 throttle quadrant too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted January 30, 2021 Share #43 Posted January 30, 2021 Guys you doubled a old thread.... would be nice to connect these two in one... Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 30, 2021 Share #44 Posted January 30, 2021 Flower gold, nuggets or bars, its all gold in my eyes! 😍 The British gear is straight up correct for a USAAF head gear thread. Most people do not know how short the US was on gear in that first year and how much was begged, borrowed or stolen from the British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 30, 2021 Share #45 Posted January 30, 2021 A question for everyone... Beyond keeping items in doors, out of direct sunlight at room temps. Are you doing anything else to protect your gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 30, 2021 Share #46 Posted January 30, 2021 4 hours ago, jerry_k said: Guys you doubled a old thread.... would be nice to connect these two in one... Cheers, Jerry Jerry, just bringing it to light adds to everything. Copying links to older posts and dropping them in builds on the work others have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted January 30, 2021 Share #47 Posted January 30, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrustyBosun Posted January 30, 2021 Share #48 Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, P-59A said: A question for everyone... Beyond keeping items in doors, out of direct sunlight at room temps. Are you doing anything else to protect your gear? My stuff is neatly stored in suit bags and totes. That’s about it for me, at least for now. I have the space to display my collection, but I currently share it with my daughters. Ideally, I’d like to see it displayed in lit cases with UV protection and filtered ventilation. On the other hand, I periodically have an internal debate with myself over building what basically amounts to a museum. Who am I sharing it with? This is why I like this forum. I know that when I share an item here, it has the potential of being enjoyed/appreciated by more people than I would ever have the opportunity to show in person. This forum allows us to share our collections and enjoy others from the comfort of our own homes and in many cases, even our toilets. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Operator Posted January 31, 2021 Share #49 Posted January 31, 2021 My current setup is a B6 (with snaps), A-10a 02 mask, and m1944 goggles which is a place holder for when I find a good pair of AN-6530 or British MKVIII goggles. I also have an M3 flak helmet that sits on the B6 most of the time and it has a weird black/white/red stripe on both ear bulges. Luckily this year has started off great for this display, as I finally landed a new B6 that has both ear cups and snaps, so I'll have to get a pair of ANB-H-1 receivers soon. One thing to always keep in mind with flight helmets is if the snaps were added in later by someone and not originally produced with them in is to be delicate with them, as the snap housing could be weak and rip out if you pull on it too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-59A Posted January 31, 2021 Share #50 Posted January 31, 2021 In as far as the snaps...I use a butter knife to slowly pry them apart. Are you sure that is black and not a darkened blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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