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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 not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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