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This oxygen mask was manufactured in 1958. There are two Type Numbers associated with this mask: MBU-3/P and MS-22001. This was worn with a U. S. Air Force Type HGU-2A/P flying helmet.

 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
Country of Origin United States of America Type EQUIPMENT-Breathing Devices Manufacturer Acushnet Co.
 Physical Description United States Air Force and Navy Type MBU-3/P Pressure breathing Oxygen Mask; green rubber face mask with green rubber oxygen hose; gray hard fiber nose piece; internal microphone with black cord; green nylon staps with button snaps and clips; embossed text on nose "PRESSURE BREATHING, MASK OXYGEN, SIZE MEDIUM"; embossed text on mask "ACUSHNET, PROPERTY U.S. GOVERNMENT"; white stencil text on microphones "USAF S/N5509-1660-692-3943"; bayonet type clips. Dimensions Overall: 2 ft. × 6 in. × 5 in. (61 × 15.2 × 12.7cm)
3-D (L x W x H): 64 × 18cm (2 ft. 1 3/16 in. × 7 1/16 in.)
 Materials Overall: Rubber
Staps: Nylon
 Inventory Number A19790545000 Credit Line Donated by Capt. Ben H. Allen Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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