Goggles, Flying, Type AN-6530, United States Marine Corps
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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.
Display Status
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
Manufacturer
Chas. Fisher Spring Co. 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 Brass, steel
Lenses: Glass
Strap: Elastic (nylon)
Pads: Natural Rubber (foam), Leather Inventory Number
A19761622000
Credit Line
Donated by James J. Donahue
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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