This is an example of a Royal Air Force Type C flying helmet. The Type C was introduced in the summer of 1941. It was made from bands of brown chrome leather with ear phones in rubber mounts. There is no known information concerning its use during the war and was donated by the Royal Air Force Museum as a gift for the opening of the National Air and Space building in 1976.
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 Kingdom
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Physical Description
Royal Air Force Type C flying helmet; brown leather with chamois lining and ear padding; the helmet is constructed from four sewn panels of leather; four snaps on left and right side for oxygen mask; black rubber head set receptacles for Type 10A/8543 headphone receivers; two front and two rear straps with snaps to hold the flying goggle's strap; buckle strap on back of helmet to adjust the fit; brown leather chin strap with clamp buckle; stamped Tudor (King's) crown and "AM 22G451" below left earphone receptacle; white silk sewn in manufacturer's tag on inside crown of helmet with black Tudor (King's) Crown and black letter text and numerals "SIZE 7 1/2 TO 7 3/4".
Dimensions
Clothing: 25.4 x 10.2 x 25.4cm (10 x 4 x 10 in.)
Other (Communication Cord): 101.6cm (40 in.)
Clothing Size: 4 (Imperial) 7 1/2 - 7 3/4
Materials
Overall: Leather
Lining: Chamois
Ear Piece: Rubber
Inventory Number
A19751484000
Credit Line
Donated by the Royal Air Force Museum
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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