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These Aviglass flying goggles were worn by Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell, the commander of the American Army Air Service during World War I. These were a British design and were issued to American military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment.

 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-Medical Manufacturer Aviglass, Co.
 Physical Description United States Army Air Service (USAAS) issued flying goggles worn by Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell; aluminum frames with cotton eye cups with fleece padding; amber glass lenses with xylonite anti-shatter coating; broken elastic strap. Dimensions 3-D: 17.1 x 2.5 x 7cm (6 3/4 x 1 x 2 3/4 in.)
 Materials Frames: Aluminum
Lenses: Glass
Eye Pads: Cotton with fleece padding
Strap: Elastic
Materials:
Glass
Brass
Steel
Elastic
Fur
 Inventory Number A19540041000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Thomas Byrd Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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