Ww2 us navy pilot oxygen mask

[landon]

Hello, when did the navy switch from the msa type masks to the a14?

[jerry_k]

Ahh many questions from you ;)

 

In 1943, they started using a TYPE D, and near the beginning of 1944 (very late 43) an A-14, sometimes with old TYPE D o2 extension hose and later with standard A-14 "on demand" regulators...

 

Cheers,

Jerry

[landon]

Thanks Jerry, much appreciated

[jerry_k]

Sure, of course, the early A-14 mask is slightly different from the mid and late war A-14. Straps are a little bit different and hose coupling is different. 

[landon]

I knew the straps were a little different but what was different on the hose?

[jerry_k]

Coupling is different in the early war mask 43/44 and the late 44/45.

 

 

There is also a different coupling in the early war mask used with TYPE D mask o2 extension hose, but it is a totally different thing and a RARE item. I would not look at it too much...

 

 

photos courtesy by old "Pilots, Man Your Planes" website by Paul (pararaftanr2) and our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/314929673928961

[landon]

Thank you good to know this

[landon]

Another mask question, what type of mask microphone did the navy use?

[jerry_k]

Look at my thread - all is there!

[landon]

I found that section, sorry I may have overlooked it when I first went through.