The Type H-1 flying helmet is significan because it was the first type of hard helmet issued to United States Navy jet pilots as standard equipment. The helmet was designed to accommodate the issue Polaroid goggles. Earphones were built into the chamois covered rubber padding. The boom microphone was used during flights under 10,000 feet when the Type A-13A oxygen mask with built-in microphone was not required.
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. 1948
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Physical Description
United States Navy Type H-1 Protective Flying Helmet; white fiberglass shell with styrofoam lining; chamois pads; boom microphone; four snaps for oxygen mask; black rubber edge.
Dimensions
3-D: 22.2 x 22.9 x 26.7cm (8 3/4 x 9 x 10 1/2 in.)
Materials
Shell: Fiberglass
Lining: Styrofoam
Pads: Chamois
Inventory Number
A19540106000
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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