A Type A-13A oxygen mask and Polaroid goggles were worn with this helmet during many flights in 1944-1946. It is probably the first helmet ot incorporate skull protection, oxygen, communications and eye protection in one unit. Although it was not adopted for issue, it may have influenced the design of other hard helmets developed for jet pilots by the military services after World War II.
Donated by Mr. Stefan A. Cavallo
Country of Origin: United States of America
Materials:
Oxygen Mask: Rubber with Cotton Straps
Physical Description:
Attached to the headphones is a United States Army Air Forces and Navy Type A-13 Pressure breathing or demand type Oxygen Mask; green rubber face mask with green rubber oxygen hose; internal microphone with black rubber cord; green cotton straps with button snaps and clips; embossed text "PROPERTY AIR FORCES U.S. Army , MASK OXYGEN, TYPE A-13A
