U.S. A.A.C. pre-war 1930's pilots wings full size 3"
Beautiful pair of pre-war U.S.A.A.C. ultra "thin" pair, with very fine "feathering" finish.
Pin is slightly misshapen, and opens to about 80deg.
Roller catch works fine, and they are marked "sterling" in excellent condition.
lovely patina finish to them, A lovely rare set of 1920'-30's U.S. Air Corp era wings.
s/n 167
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A-9 Helmet/ H-7 Headset/ T-17 Mic
A-9 Modified helmet, in very good condition, showing light usage, with four oxygen mask hooks, and snaps have been sewn on to facilitate the use of the A-10/ A-14 oxygen masks.
The sides have been modified by cutting them open, for using a HB-7 Headband set. a laundry no? has been applied to the front in white paint? B-46.
The interior is very clean, showing little usage, and both... read more
US Navy/Marine Corps AN6540-3s Flying Helmet
A well used helmet, showing plenty of use, heavily soiled, with two small pin hole's to the body. but does not detract, and is hardly noticeable.
Helmet has been modified, by adding snaps, to facilitate an A-10/14 type oxygen mask, And has the early type oxygen mask clip in place, but retains the two extra buckles, to use the MSA Type "C" oxygen mask.
The inside again shows much ... read more
RAF Ditching Whistle
The classic 'snail' whistle often seen hanging from the 1941 pattern Mae West or aircrew blouse. Chrome plated brass. Air Ministry King's Crown markings and reference numbers '23/230' to one side. Further reference numbers to other side '293/14/L1795'. Some minor loss of plating but in very good used condition overall.
price includes postage to UK mainland only.
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US Navy Observer (Navigators Wings) WWII
US Navy full size Navigators wings, by H&H -Hilborn-Hamburger, sterling silver, 1/20-10k hall mark.
Wings are in excellent untouched/uncleaned condition, with fully working pin, and locking catch.
Beautiful set of WWII wings, that would be very difficult to upgrade.
price includes postage to mainland U.K. only
(see Navy wings of gold page 97)
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RAF "F" Type Flying Helmet. 1954 dated.
Made and issued only from 1954-55, it was the first helmet designed for use either alone or under the hard shell crash helmet (Mk I). Made from blue Airtex fabric, it has a different internal neck strap to the later G type, and stud/snaps only for the WWII generation of oxygen masks. A size 3 in good/ very, condition, complete with all communications, correct receivers in large padded leather h... read more
135.00 GBP
American Optical Transport Goggles.
A/O transport goggles, 1930-40's
Frames are in very good condition, with some small areas, showing minor loss of plating, but does not detract.
Green tinted lens's marked with the A/O logo.
Two piece cushions, are replacement's from Garcia Aviation, as the original ones had perished, and were beyond saving.
Goggle strap, is well used, and soiled, but retains, good el... read more
US Navy Bu Aero Flying Helmet.
This is a rare and hard to find pre WWII issue US Navy Bu Aero leather flying helmet. It is in used very good condition. It is a medium size helmet. Includes a fully functional chin strap assembly. Chamois lined and marked in bold letters on the inside, “U.S.N.” Pre war helmets were made in small numbers and thus today are very hard to find in any condition. This rates excellent overall conditi... read more
130.00 GBP
Polaroid model 1021 goggles
Goggles all-purpose Polaroid Model 1021
In response to the need for a lightweight all-purpose goggle Polaroid responded with the type 1021, molded in grey sponge rubber with interchangeable plastic lenses, although designated for the US Army, they became popular among Air Force & Navy pilots
because they were lighter and more comfortable than the B-8's And A.N.6530 goggles
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1940's Aviator sunglasses
Commercially produced 'Army Air ForceType' flying sunglasses. "Gold plated"? quality engraved frames, in excellent condition, wraparound 'comfort-cable' temples, green/grey tinted lenses, cellulose sweat brow pad and nose-pads. With original leatherette case embossed with AAF winged star, The glasses are in excellent condition with no issues The specially processed and polished glass lenses ar... read more