These flying goggles were a British design and were issued to American military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment during World War I.
Donated by Helene Seaborn Hopson
Country of Origin: United States of America
Dimensions:
3-D Test: 16.5 x 3.8 x 6.4cm (6 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
Materials:
Frames: Aluminum
Lenses: Glass
Eye Pads: Cotton with fleece padding
Strap: Elastic
Physical Description:
United States Army Air Service (USAAS) issued flying goggles; aluminum frames with cotton eye cups with fleece padding; glass lenses with discolored xylonite anti-shatter coating; broken white elastic strap.
