birdman Posted July 2, 2007 Share #1 Posted July 2, 2007 ANY FLIGHT HELMET COLLECTOR'S OUT THERE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share #2 Posted July 2, 2007 PICTURE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duarte1223 Posted July 2, 2007 Share #3 Posted July 2, 2007 Nice collection there! I'd like to get some rigger modified USN flight helmets, but the prices can be outrageous. Any closeups of some rigger mod helmets? Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted July 2, 2007 Share #4 Posted July 2, 2007 WoW!!!! Great collection!!! Best regards, Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36-tex Posted July 2, 2007 Share #5 Posted July 2, 2007 Birdman, I had the opportunity to view the flight helmet collection on display at Hill AFB Museum recently. You need to check it out sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blademan Posted July 2, 2007 Share #6 Posted July 2, 2007 Very nice. Sure like the way you have the mic's and goggles with them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayg Posted July 2, 2007 Share #7 Posted July 2, 2007 I will 2nd Ricardo's statement: "WoW!!!! Great collection!!!" That is a very nice collection you have and they do look great with the mikes and goggles on them, congratulations, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP Posted July 2, 2007 Share #8 Posted July 2, 2007 Very nice collection. Hey, what squadron patch is on your A-2?? It looks like the 14th Recon Sq, but can't tell for sure. How about a closeup? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted July 2, 2007 Nice collection there! I'd like to get some rigger modified USN flight helmets, but the prices can be outrageous. Any closeups of some rigger mod helmets? Adam THANK YOU GUY'S FOR THE KIND WORD'S. ADAM HERE ARE MY NAVY RIGGER MODIFIED HELMET'S. THEY ARE MY FAVORITE'.S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share #10 Posted July 2, 2007 Very nice collection. Hey, what squadron patch is on your A-2?? It looks like the 14th Recon Sq, but can't tell for sure. How about a closeup? Dave DAVE,THE PATCH IS A REPRO. IT'S THE 548TH. BOMBER SQUADRON ATTACHED TO THE 385TH. BOMB GROUP, 8TH. AIR FORCE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted July 3, 2007 Share #11 Posted July 3, 2007 birdman, Wonderful collection! But... I hate to be the one to say this but did you know that styrofoam off-gasses formaldehyde, ammonia, and hydrocarbons that can be really bad for old cloth and leather? I mean, you have some really, really primo helmets there sitting on styrofoam heads. I have a buddy who collects headgear, and he swears by the hollow glass heads. They are only a little more expensive than the styrofoam ones (and nowhere near as expensive as the museum grade ones). Anyway, great collection! I may have to dig out my WW1 ones now! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted July 3, 2007 Share #12 Posted July 3, 2007 Lary-The helmets look great. If you go for the hollow glass heads Pier One Imports just started carrying them again. I think they are around $15.00 each for the clear ones. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted July 3, 2007 birdman, Wonderful collection! But... I hate to be the one to say this but did you know that styrofoam off-gasses formaldehyde, ammonia, and hydrocarbons that can be really bad for old cloth and leather? I mean, you have some really, really primo helmets there sitting on styrofoam heads. I have a buddy who collects headgear, and he swears by the hollow glass heads. They are only a little more expensive than the styrofoam ones (and nowhere near as expensive as the museum grade ones). Anyway, great collection! I may have to dig out my WW1 ones now! Chris THANK'S CHRIS I WILL CHECK INTO IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share #14 Posted July 3, 2007 Lary-The helmets look great. If you go for the hollow glass heads Pier One Imports just started carrying them again. I think they are around $15.00 each for the clear ones.Bob THANK'S BOB. SEE YOU AT FORT MAC. SATURDAY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Ragan Posted July 3, 2007 Share #15 Posted July 3, 2007 Fantastic collection Birdman. I've seen some great collections of hard (post-war), flight helmets, buts yours is the first big collection of cloth & leather helmets I've seen. Top notch all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted July 8, 2007 Share #16 Posted July 8, 2007 WOW!!!!!! a lot of US. Navy helmet and Mk-I goggle!!!! awsome!!!!!! Cheers, Jerry K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted July 8, 2007 Share #17 Posted July 8, 2007 Good morning Birdman, I've just returned from three weeks in Russia where I was able to view the Russian Army Museum. It was a memorable experience. Being able to see so many standartes in one place was awsome. "Awsome" also applies to your collection of flight helmets! I'm very impressed with the array of goggles and oxygen masks as well. I find the modified helmets to be most interesting. I have a bit over 20 different flight helmets, most with goggles and a few with the oxygen mask. I doubt if there is anything you don't already have. I hope you will continue to regail us with your outstanding collection. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted October 14, 2007 Share #18 Posted October 14, 2007 Maybe do you found some new US.Navy flight helmets with goggles???? Cheers, JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattle Posted October 14, 2007 Share #19 Posted October 14, 2007 Great collection Any chance of seeing the A-2 a little closer ? Regards, Stephan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest butcher boy Posted October 27, 2007 Share #20 Posted October 27, 2007 ANY FLIGHT HELMET COLLECTOR'S OUT THERE? Hello. Nice collection you've got there! I collect USAAF and RAF flight gear but as I started 4 years ago I haven't as much as you have ... :-) Just curious, how long have you been hunting in order to obtain this collection? Regards, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flight helmets 522 Posted September 4, 2010 Share #21 Posted September 4, 2010 ANY FLIGHT HELMET COLLECTOR'S OUT THERE? Your collection is amazing! I have a few WWII sets, but nothing like this. It must have taken a lot of time to accumulate so much.Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alonzo Posted September 4, 2010 Share #22 Posted September 4, 2010 birdman, But... I hate to be the one to say this but did you know that styrofoam off-gasses formaldehyde, ammonia, and hydrocarbons that can be really bad for old cloth and leather? I mean, you have some really, really primo helmets there sitting on styrofoam heads. Chris There is another alternative...wrap the styrofoam head with cloth...you could use different types of cloth for navy. air force WW1, WW2 etc. Not as fragile as glass heads, yet still maintains a good look to it....check my thread under "My Mini Museum" in the "Displays" catagory. Awesome looking group of stuff. One question on the top shelve near the center is a head with round lens goggles...what is the scoop on those goggles?? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1944 Posted September 4, 2010 Share #23 Posted September 4, 2010 Excellent i also like it very nice collection you have got there and very well displayed :thumbsup: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted September 4, 2010 Share #24 Posted September 4, 2010 For bad luck all of these helmets are gone (( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedfordboyhite Posted September 5, 2010 Share #25 Posted September 5, 2010 Incredible collection! Flight helmets are one thing I'd love to get into, but I'm needing a much bigger budget than my current to start that end of my collection. Thanks for sharing... -RH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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