bazelot Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share #726 Posted July 20, 2014 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share #727 Posted July 20, 2014 M-450 helmet with sewn in chincup. The buckle was cut off. I love it when helmets are modified to fit the personal preferences of pilots and aircrew.It belonged to Grover Eugene Welborn, Jr., 89 of Bowie, Maryland, he served as a Gunner's Mate 1c in the Navy from 1940 until 1946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff TX Posted July 20, 2014 Share #729 Posted July 20, 2014 Very impressive historical pieces and thank you for sharing! After 50 years of collecting I must prepare for the next adventure and I can't take my collection so Ebay auctions are underway (Jefftexoh). Aution title: "WWII US Navy Pilot's Leather Helmet NAF 1092; Goggles; Headset TH37; gloves" All items came from a veteran's estate and copies of his flight log and newspaper clippings will also come with this aviation group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share #730 Posted July 20, 2014 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share #731 Posted July 21, 2014 Now an ace setup. This helmet belonged to Wallace Johnson who got 6 kills with the famed VF-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bazelot Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share #735 Posted July 21, 2014 Another one. Late war setup customized with red trims. I love customized helmets. I just wish it could talk! It is attributed to a Harry B. Bass, a carrier pilot who was awarded the Navy Cross but I could not find any info on that Navy Cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bazelot Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share #738 Posted July 21, 2014 Back: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share #739 Posted July 21, 2014 Another interesting setup. M-450 helmet customized with Popeye artwork on both sides. This setup came with the popeye pipe from the pilot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bazelot Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share #741 Posted July 21, 2014 Pre war / early war USN flight helmet with TH37 receivers and USN stamped on ear puff. Name of pilot is stamped on the chin strap C.E. Dougherty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bazelot Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share #745 Posted July 21, 2014 Extremely rare setup. AAF black sponge earcups covered with leather. One of my favorite helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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38Driver Posted July 21, 2014 Share #750 Posted July 21, 2014 Amazing as always. You really have the ability to find the rare and unusual helmets. Thanks again for sharing them with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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