These Aviglass flying goggles were worn by Gen. William "Billy" Mithcell, the commander of the American Army Air Service during World War I . These were a British design and were issued to American military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment.
Donated by Mrs. Thomas Byrd
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Aviglass, Co.
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Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
3-D Test: 17.1 x 2.5 x 7cm (6 3/4 x 1 x 2 3/4 in.)
Materials:
Frames: Aluminum
Lenses: Glass
Eye Pads: Cotton with fleece padding
Strap: Elastic
Materials:
Glass
Brass
Steel
Elastic
Fur
Physical Description:
United States Army Air Service (USAAS) issued flying goggles worn by Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell; aluminum frames with cotton eye cups with fleece padding; amber glass lenses with xylonite anti-shatter coating; broken elastic strap.
