This is an example of the U.S. Navy, Gentex MBU-23/P oxygen mask. It is designed for use in tactical aircraft for both pressure breathing and non-pressure breathing applications. This particular mask has a field modification of a digital desert camouflage cover.
This oxygen mask was worn by the donor Capt. Matthew Dwyer. He was the first 1st Lieutenant selected by the Marine Corps to fly the MV-22 out of Marine Squadron VT-2 in Milton, Florida. He then received V-22 flight training in VMMT-204 in August 2006 and was assigned to VMM-162, the second operational V-22 squadron. He was then assigned as the Aviation Life Support Systems officer and deployed to Al Asad Air base in Iraq March-October 2008. He had the privilege of flying Barack Obama, then the Democratic presidential candidate, from Ar Ramadi, Iraq to Amman, Jordan, a flight only capable in a V-22 aircraft. Following his deployment and flying numerous combat missions in the Middle East, he was then deployed with VMM-162 (reinforced) as part of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 2010 to Haiti for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief after the earthquake.
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
Type
EQUIPMENT-Breathing Devices
Pilot
Captain Matthew T. Dwyer (USMC)
Manufacturer
Gentex Corporation
Physical Description
United States Marine Corps (USMC) Type MBU-23/P oxygen mask; light gray silicon rubber face mask and hose; black hard plastic nose shell with communication attachment for Type M-101 microphone and inhalation and exhalation valves; black nylon straps for aluminum bayonet clips
Dimensions
3-D (Oxygen Mask, Overall): 53.3 × 29.2 × 12.7cm (1 ft. 9 in. × 11 1/2 in. × 5 in.)
Storage: 55.9 × 30.5 × 14cm (1 ft. 10 in. × 1 ft. × 5 1/2 in.)
Materials
Silicone Rubber
Plastic
Aluminum Alloy
Nylon
Steel
Coating
Inventory Number
A20130075001
Credit Line
Donated by Capt. Matthew Dwyer (USMC)
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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