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This flying helmet was worn by Brigadier General William L. "Billy" Mitchell during World War I. The shearling lining along the inside of the helmet helped keep aviators warm when exposed to cold temperatures at higher alititudes.

Display Status

This object is on display in World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Physical Description

United States Army Air Service (USAAS) fur-lined leather flying helmet with ear flaps and adjustable chin strap; shearling lining along interior. Component of a flying suit worn Brigadier General William L. 'Billy' Mitchell.

Dimensions

Clothing: 19.1 x 22.9 x 30.5cm (7 1/2 in. x 9 in. x 12 in.)

Materials

Leather Shearling

Inventory Number

A19310035002

Credit Line

Transferred from the United States Department of War

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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