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The AN-6530 were a mid-World War II production modification for both the Army and Navy. The AN-6530 were a essentially a strengthened version of the Army Air Forces Type B-7 flying goggles.

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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear Physical Description United States Army Air Forces or Navy Type AN-6530 Flying Goggles; nickle plated steel frames; one piece gray rubber eye cussion; plexiglass lenses; ventilation tube on frame; black elastic adjustable strap; engraved "AN-6530" on bridge of frames. Dimensions 3-D: 15.2 x 6.4 x 6.4cm (6 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
 Materials Frames: Nickel Plated Steel
Pads: Natural Rubber (foam), Leather
Lenses: Glass
Strap: Elastic, Nylon
Other Hardware: Steel
 Inventory Number A19751593000 Credit Line Donated by Dr. Igor B. Bensen, President, Bensen Helicopter Corp. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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