Helmet, Flying, Protective, Type HGU-30/P or VTAS I, United States Navy
United States Navy Type HGU-30/P or VTAS I (Visual Target Acquistion Set 1) Protective Flying Helmet; white plastic protective shell with black leather padded lining; smoked visor with protective cover; red reflective tape on cover; velcro square on visor cover; adjustable "Granny Glass" sight mounted on top of helmet; side mounted Type R-1739/AVG-8 targeting system; plastic covered earphones with foam fill; black rubber covered microphone and earphone patch cord; red tape with silver letter text "BUILT BY THE PACEMAKER'S"; black nylon covered patch cord for sighting system; white nylon chin strap with leather and nylon pad and snap.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
09/06/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; Equipment; Flight Gear; People; Uniforms
Rights and Restrictions
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