The Type HGU-2A/P protective flying helmet was standard issue for U.S. Air Force flight crews during the early 1960s. First issued in 1961, the HGU-2A/P was an improved version of the HGU-2/P by the addition of ventilation holes, extra padding, and the H-154/AIC headset.

This particular helmet was worn by the donor, Capt. Ben Allen while flying F-105s from Takhli Royal Air Force Base in Thailand in 1965. During his tour of duty, Capt Allen flew 81 combat missions over North Vietnam.

 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 Manufacturer Sierra Engineering Co.
 Physical Description United States Air Force Type HGU-2A/P protective flying helmet; white fibreglass plastic shell with light brown leather padding; gray green plastic sunvisor with white plastic protective housing and blue plastic locking knob; white nylon adjustable chin strap; internal headphones with gray plastic padding; black external microphone attachment; Manufacturer's tag on rear; black tap with embossed text "CAPT ALLEN" on front crown of helmet. Dimensions 3-D (L x W x H): 25.4 × 25.4 × 25.4cm (10 × 10 × 10 in.)
Overall: 77.5 × 22 × 27 × 24.1cm (2 ft. 6 1/2 in. × 8 11/16 in. × 10 5/8 in. × 9 1/2 in.)
 Materials Shell: Plastic
Visor: Plastic
Lining: Leather
Chin Strap: Nylon
 Inventory Number A19790544000 Credit Line Donated by Capt. Ben H. Allen Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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