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This type of flying goggles were a British design and were issued to American military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment during World War I. The donor of these goggles wore them in the post-war period from 1919 to 1920.

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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 Service (USAAS) issued flying goggles; aluminum frames with cotton eye cups with fleece padding; glass lenses with discolored xylonite anti-shatter coating; broken black elastic strap. Dimensions 3-D: 19.1 x 5.1 x 7.6cm (7 1/2 x 2 x 3 in.)
 Materials Frames: Aluminum
Lenses: Glass
Eye Pads: Cotton with fleece padding
Strap: Elastic
 Inventory Number A19790846000 Credit Line Donated by Leroy A. Boutwell Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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