bazelot Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share #1601 Posted October 20, 2021 I just received a pair of rigger modified an6530 goggles. The strap was modified to incorporate details introduced with the 1065 goggles. It looks like that design would extend the life of the elastic strap. I had never seen this done before and it is a welcome addition to the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share #1602 Posted October 28, 2021 Latest setup. Pre war helmet in very very salty condition with rips and wear like i had never seen before. The material is so thin you see through it but those helmets are not easy to find in any condition. This one is well used and named. If anyone can figure out the name i would be grateful. It looks like R.C. OLG... It is a modified setup, the goggle straps were stitched right below the snaps. I assume this was done so the snaps wouldn't open by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightpath Posted October 31, 2021 Share #1603 Posted October 31, 2021 That's a beauty!👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted October 31, 2021 Share #1604 Posted October 31, 2021 Yeah that is gorgeous, I have never seen another. Looks like the same material as the 37-J1 USN and USMC flight jacket of the 30’s. Just beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted October 31, 2021 Share #1605 Posted October 31, 2021 I went back in your posts and see you have a couple of these “deck” flight helmets. Very nice collection you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share #1606 Posted November 1, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 3:33 AM, Flightpath said: That's a beauty!👍 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share #1607 Posted November 1, 2021 23 hours ago, warguy said: Yeah that is gorgeous, I have never seen another. Looks like the same material as the 37-J1 USN and USMC flight jacket of the 30’s. Just beautiful! Thanks. Yes the material is the same as as the 37-J1. I believe it is called Bedford Cord. I own a few other ones but they are extremely hard to find in any condition. One version of that helmet was chamois lined (I believe I have 2 of that version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share #1608 Posted December 11, 2021 i have a few more amazing ones to post. In the meantime anyone wants to share pictures of theirs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneaviator Posted December 15, 2021 Share #1609 Posted December 15, 2021 Here’s one of mine. Slote and Klein with oxygen snaps. 1065 Polaroid goggles and ANB-H1A receivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share #1610 Posted December 21, 2021 On 12/15/2021 at 9:57 AM, airborneaviator said: Here’s one of mine. Slote and Klein with oxygen snaps. 1065 Polaroid goggles and ANB-H1A receivers. Nice example. It looks clean. I love the extra snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share #1611 Posted October 11, 2022 Nicely modified WWII commercial goggles with rigger added chamois backing and extension to go over the nose to protect it from the oxy mask and the sun. It was common for Navy pilots to wear those goggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share #1612 Posted October 12, 2022 I haven't posted helmets for awhile but I do have 4 or 5 to post pictures of. Been busy with other endeavors. THis one is a M-450 helmet complete with open ended volcano earcups (which are extremely hard to find and I only have 4 examples in my collection). It is named to Robert W. Galt It looks like he was on the USS Mackinac (AVP-13), in July 1942 in New Zealand and was an Aviation cadet in August 1944. His service number is shown as 632 37 36. After that he was flying Corsairs but the unit is a bit fuzzy. It looks like he was either with vbf-81 or vbf-89 Robert Warren Galt enlisted Dec. 30, 1941. In July 1942 he was a seaman 2nd class and a passenger aboard the USS Mackinac AVP 13 being transported to new Caledonia where he became an enlisted member of staff of Admiral John S. McCain, COMMANDER AIRCRAFT, SOUTH PACIFIC FORCE (AirSoPac) aboard the USS CURTISS. In September McCain was relieved by Vice Admiral Aubrey Fitch. Galt was an aviation cadet by August 1943. Commisioned 1945, made LT JG in March 1948. He retired as a Commander in 1962. 02 DEC 1961: - CDR R. W. Galt Acting CO VA-216 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share #1613 Posted October 12, 2022 Funny article about an accident with a bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gparlin Posted October 14, 2022 Share #1614 Posted October 14, 2022 Welcome back, I've missed your posts. This is a great, well documented helmet. The best thread on the Forum. Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share #1615 Posted October 15, 2022 23 hours ago, gparlin said: Welcome back, I've missed your posts. This is a great, well documented helmet. The best thread on the Forum. Gregg Thank you Gregg. i hope you are doing well. i have a helmet named to a Medal of Honor recipient which i will post pictures of too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share #1616 Posted October 16, 2022 Another great one which came with the volcano helmet above. Also named to Robert Galt. This is a stunning yellow deck helmet modified as a flight helmet with the addition of chamois covered acoustic earcups, a wwii contracted mike, oxy snaps and straps to hold the goggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gparlin Posted October 19, 2022 Share #1617 Posted October 19, 2022 Looks like you had a nice day in the City to take these photographs. Another fantastic custom flight helmet and it has that been there look. Thanks for posting, Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share #1618 Posted October 19, 2022 Next one is very special. It belonged and is named to Jim Swett who was a USMC pilot recipient of the Medal of Honor. It came from his estate sale in Oregon. It came with the goggles and th37 receivers. It was in bad shape when i got it. It was missing one of the chin straps and it had 2 tears. I fixed it after finding out who the original owner was. From Wikipedia: James Elms Swett (June 15, 1920 – January 18, 2009) was a United States Marine Corps fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II.[1] He was awarded the United States' highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for actions while a division flight leader in VMF-221 over Guadalcanal on April 7, 1943. He downed a total of 15.5 enemy aircraft during the war, earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Air Medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted October 20, 2022 Share #1619 Posted October 20, 2022 Jim Swett? Wow! Nice helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share #1620 Posted October 21, 2022 19 hours ago, jerry_k said: Jim Swett? Wow! Nice helmet! Thanks, it was a serendipitous find. Now i wish i could get pictures of him wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share #1621 Posted October 22, 2022 Another one which i recently acquired. Lift the Dot 1092 flight helmet with tc66 earcups and th37 receivers. I don't have many Lift the Dot setups and none of them with tc66 earcups. Named to William Reed Bentley. I couldn't find any information on him so if anyone can find anything please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obviousman Posted October 22, 2022 Share #1622 Posted October 22, 2022 I'm not into the WW2 flight gear but I have to ask: about what year is that from? I just noticed the earphone connection / plug and I swear it looks exactly the same as ones we used on Sea Kings in the 1980s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share #1623 Posted October 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Obviousman said: I'm not into the WW2 flight gear but I have to ask: about what year is that from? I just noticed the earphone connection / plug and I swear it looks exactly the same as ones we used on Sea Kings in the 1980s! That particular setup is probably from 1940 to 1943 or thereabout. THe TH37 receivers were only used pre war and for the first 2-3 years of the war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obviousman Posted October 23, 2022 Share #1624 Posted October 23, 2022 6 hours ago, bazelot said: That particular setup is probably from 1940 to 1943 or thereabout. THe TH37 receivers were only used pre war and for the first 2-3 years of the war That sort of makes sense: we fight tomorrow's war today with yesterday's equipment. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share #1625 Posted October 24, 2022 This information is courtesy of forum member ShortSix. Thanks a LOT for the information: BIRTH 4 DEC 1912 • Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa DEATH 3 MAY 1991 • Tulsa, Oklahoma The Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1941 - The Nashua Reporter - Jan. 1942 - Globe Gazette - Jun. 1942 - The Nashua Reporter - Jan. 1944 - Veterans affairs death file - Name: William R Bentley Gender: Male Birth Date: 4 Dec 1912 Death Date: 3 May 1991 Cause of Death: Natural Enlistment Branch: NAVY Enlistment Date: 5 May 1940 Discharge Date: 29 Mar 1946 Find a grave - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122500605/william-r-bentley?_gl=1*871afa*_ga*MTc4Nzc0MDEyMy4xNjY0MTk3NDY0*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY2NjYxNjgxMC4xNy4xLjE2NjY2MTk5MjUuNDQuMC4w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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