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These flying goggles were of British design and were issued to United States Army Air Service (USAAS) aviators as part of their standard flying equipment during World War I.

 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 Physical Description United States Army Air Service (USAAS) issue flying goggles; aluminum frames with cotton eye cups with fleece padding; glass lenses with discolored xylonite anti-shatter coating; broken elastic strap. Dimensions 3-D: 20.3 x 3.8 x 7cm (8 x 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)
 Materials Frames: Brass/copper alloy
Lenses: Glass with xylonite coating
Eye Pads: Cotton with fleece padding and steel wire, velvet
Other: Leather, rubber
Strap: Elastic
 Inventory Number A19500122000 Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Mary E. "Mother" Tusch Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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