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Jacqueline Cochran wore this gear while achieving two new world speed records for women, flying a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in June 1964.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Nation of Speed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Nation of Speed
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear Owner Jacqueline Cochran
 Manufacturer Toptex Inc.
 Physical Description Green fiberglass shell with leather padding & adjustable sun visor, with earphones. Stored inside felt-lined zippered cotton helmet bag, possibly not part of object. Both stored inside padded olive drab nylon drawstring helmet back with leather "Jackie Cochran" nametag. Dimensions 3-D: 25.4 x 27.9 x 24.1cm (10 x 11 x 9 1/2 in.)
 Materials Fiberglas, steel, Nickel Plating, imitation leather, foam, polycarbonate, Rubber/Neoprene, Nylon, plastic, brass, polyester, cotton
HAZMAT: cadmium plating
 Inventory Number A19810674000 Credit Line Bequest of the Estate of Jacqueline Cochran Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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