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These flying goggles were a British design and were issued to American military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment during World War I. This particular pair of goggles was worn by Cdm. Albert Read, commander of the Curtiss NC-4, during the first crossing of the Atlantic by air.

Display Status

This object is on display in Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight

Object Details

Date

1919

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Physical Description

United States Navy (USN) issued flying goggles worn by Cdm. Albert Read, commander of the Curtiss NC-4; 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 7.6cm (8 x 1 1/2 x 3 in.)

Materials

Frames: Aluminum
Lenses: Glass
Eye Pads: Cotton with fleece padding
Strap: fabric

Inventory Number

A19480183000

Credit Line

Donated by Walter Loendorf

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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