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Air Mail Pilot’s Coat and Helmet

Lt. James Edgerton flew the mail from Philadelphia to Washington during the first scheduled air mail flight on May 15, 1918. He wore this helmet and coat during that flight. Edgerton left the Army in 1919 and became the Chief of Flying for the U.S. Air Mail Service.

Gift of James C. Edgerton

 Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air
Object Details
Date ca. 1918 Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear Physical Description Civilian Air Mail Pilot's flying helmet; black leather exterior shell with olive drab wool lining; chin strap with button snap; leather flaps with snaps to cover ear holes; old repair to front edge of chin strap and ear holes Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 41 × 19 × 25cm (16 1/8 × 7 1/2 × 9 13/16 in.)
 Materials Leather
Wool
Uncharacterized Fabric
Ferrous Alloy
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Plastic
 Inventory Number A19320001001 Credit Line Donated by Lt. James C. Edgerton Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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