Lt. Apollo Soucek flew a Wright XF3W Apache fighter to a record altitude of 13,160 meters (43,166 feet) on June 4, 1930, over Washington, D.C. He wore this fur helmet to survive the flight in the Apache's open cockpit.
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
Date
ca. 1930
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Physical Description
United States Navy (USN) issue flying helmet, Mouton fur lining and exterior collar; full leather mask; four panel construction with slide fastener down back; upper and lower buckle adjustment straps.
Dimensions
Clothing: 33 × 35.6 × 39.4cm (1 ft. 1 in. × 1 ft. 2 in. × 1 ft. 3 1/2 in.)
Display (L x W x D) (On Mount): 38.1 × 26.7 × 41.3cm (1 ft. 3 in. × 10 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 4 1/4 in.)
Materials
Leather and Mouton fur
Inventory Number
A19350035000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Department of the Navy
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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