United States Navy (USN) issued flying goggles worn by Cdm. Albert Read, commander of the Curtiss NC-4; aluminum frames with cotton eye cups with fleece padding; glass lenses with discolored xylonite anti-shatter coating; broken elastic strap. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 12/21/2020 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aviation; Equipment; Exploration; Flight Gear; People; Uniforms Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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