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US Air Force Flying Helmet Type P-4A
Aircraft & Exhibits, Array, X004-4422
Protective helmet with rubber edge trim. Leather and webbing internal suspension system to keep the shell off the wearer's head. Fitted internally with padded earphones for which the connector lead enters at rear of shell. Microphone plug-in point below left ear on exterior of helmet. The helmet fit can be adjusted by means of laces pierced through the shell which connect with straps internally. A tinted visor is held on a pivotting armature with a locking pin running in line with a rail positioned vertically on the front of the helmet. A pull-out locking pin enables the visor to be raised by a spring connected to the armature. Oxygen mask attachment points at each side of the face aperture operate by two pinch levers which release serrated tongues fitted to either side of the mask suspension system. Off white with dark blue zigzag pattern.
Flying Helmet
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1993/0408/U
Brown leather helmet lined in chamois and with velvet brow band and chin strap lining. The ear positions pierced with a large hole fitted with a black plastic ring-housing for Gosport tubes. An adjustable elastic tightening strap threaded between the outer layer and the lining passes across the back of the helmet at low ear level. Adjustment is by a tiny hook on right side. Vertical buckled goggles retaining strap centre rear. Chin strap on right engages with leather-covered buckle on left. This example fitted with Gosport tubes. Condition - good, displayable but the foam rubber padding obviously hardened and fragmenting.
RAF, Mk. 30L
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1994/0232/S
Green nylon waistcoat with mesh backing, broad adjustment straps fitted to waistband and fastening in the front with a slotted plate which accommodates the oxygen regulator. The front part enclosing a Day-Glo orange inflatable stole, the waistband incorporating pockets for a radio beacon and other survival gear. A strap in the rear and a press studded flap on left waist provide support for the Personal Equipment Connector which supplies oxygen and communications linkage to the Ejector Seat. Small wedding loop for mike cord on the left breast. Pull for Co2 cylinder on the lower right (pull missing).
RAF, Suede, Ptn 1943
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 75/U/25
Black boot to just below knee. The foot formed as a leather lace-up shoe with toe cap, the leg of black suede with full length zip up outer, front side and with black leather fastening tab and buckle at top. The leg sewn to a projecting lip around the top of the shoe and designed to be cut away after baling out in enemy territory so as to leave an ordinary-looking black shoe. Leather soles and heels. Small pocket inside leg for a pen knife to modify boot when required. Both elements lined throughout in sheepskin. Right foot.
Air Force Cross
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 76/D/828
A silver cross, the end of each branch terminating in a facetted arrow head and the space between the branches filled with a rounded diamond shape composed of feathered wings. The lower arrow head bearing a flaming grenade, the upper a crown and fixed ring suspender. The cross overlaid with a four-blade propeller, the left, top and right ends of which bear R G VI. Centrally a medallion of Hermes riding on an eagle and carrying a wreath. The fixed ring connecting to a plain bar suspender with a swag of larel leaves below, pierced to accept the ring. Reverse - within a ring RGI 1918. Ribbon - red and white horizontal in narrow stripes.
Flying Helmet Type B
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 77/U/636
Dark brown leather helmet lined throughout in chamois, with a brown velvet brow band. Circular leather telephone holders with vertical zips, fitted internally with a rubber telephone cup. Inside the helmet, padded chamois ear cushions. On either side of the face aperture a pair of female press studs, facing inwards, intended for the attachment of the D Type oxygen mask. Leather chin strap with metal tip on right which engages with a quick release buckle on left. The rear of the helmet gussetted for several inches to allow adjustment and with a tightening strap running around the back. Short, buckled vertical strap in centre, lower rear for retaining goggles.
unknown
Aircraft & Exhibits, Array, 68/I/604
See Historical Notes. Large 14" faced wood cased clock ; RAF crest at centre of the clock face, which has inner ring numbered 13-24 and 1-12 and outer ring numbered in 5 second intervals to show the minute; faded coloured segments "facing inwards" divide the 1-12 hours ring. The clock case has three wall mounting brackets at the rear; the pendulum and weight are detached and stored inside the clock case, accessible by a hinged, latched flap at the rear.The glass covering the clock face hinges outward to permit the hands to be adjusted and is locked by a clip at the side. Sector paint faded and peeling.
RAF, Type D, Variant 2 (Repro)
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/0114/U
Reproduction of a Variant 2 mask with original wiring loom. Olive green woollen outer mask lined in chamois leather and with a chamois gusset under the chin. The fore-part of the mask fitted with a brass microphone retaining ring which is pierced on the left side and fitted with a short, serrated brass tube to which the oxygen supply pipe connects. The ring fitted with a chamois covered wooden former in imitation of a Microphone Type 19. The outer edges of the mask fitted with chamois lined fabric tabs with male press studs at each end for connection to the Type B helmet. Fitted with modern example of cotton covered oxygen tube and original bayonet connector.
Webbing Belt
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1987/1957/U
Made up of a single broad webbing strap with brass fittings. The ends terminating in metal tabs equipped with pairs of vertical hooks which engage with cavities fashioned in the inside surface of the belt. The outer face bearing a pair of square buckles stitched at an angle either side of the mid-point of the strap to receive the braces. The right end fitted with an adjustable buckle hook through which the belt passes and doubles back to fasten on the inner face. The left end fitted with an adjustable buckle slot to receive the corresponding hook. The adjustable ends pass through metal retaining loops then through the buckle pieces and then back through the retainers before being secured.
RAF, Type D, Variant 2 (Repro)
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 1990/0113/U
Reproduction of a Variant 2 mask with original wiring loom. Olive green woollen outer mask lined in chamois leather and with a chamois gusset under the chin. The fore-part of the mask fitted with a brass microphone retaining ring which is pierced on the left side and fitted with a short, serrated brass tube to which the oxygen supply pipe connects. The ring fitted with a chamois covered wooden former in imitation of a Microphone Type 19. The outer edges of the mask fitted with chamois lined fabric tabs with male press studs at each end for connection to the Type B helmet. Fitted with modern example of cotton covered oxygen tube and original bayonet connector.