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This is an example of a Type B-3 flying helmet issued the United States Army Air Corps. The Air Corp classified a summer helmet with an "A" and a winter helmet with a "B" designation. The Type B-3 flying helmet was used longer than anyother winter flying helmet by the U.S. Army Air Corp. It was standardized on August 2, 1925 and finally declared obsolete on March 31, 1944.

 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 A. G. Spalding & Brothers Manufacturing Co.
 Physical Description United States Army Air Corps Type B-3 flying helmet; brown leather exterior shell with chamois lining; chamois ear muffs; buckle chin strap; manufacturer's tag sewn on inside with Spalding winged globe logo; yellow embroidered text "A.G. SPALDING & BROS. AVIATION CLOTHING, MFRS. OF U.S.A.S. DESIGN". Dimensions Clothing: 17.8 × 20.3 × 25.4cm (7 × 8 × 10 in.)
Clothing Size: 7 1/8
 Materials Overall: Leather
Lining: Chamois
 Inventory Number A19330031000 Credit Line Donated by A. G. Spalding & Brother Manufacturing Co. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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