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In addition to peeling paint and scratches on the shell exterior, one right screw for fixing the visor to the frame is missing, but the visor does not rattle. The mannequin head in the photo is for photography purposes and is not included with the product. Please check the image for details. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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This set includes a U. Air Force P-1 modified P-4A flight helmet, A-14B oxygen mask, and helmet bag. Air Force introduced FRP hard-shell flight helmets with the P-1 in the early 1950s, followed by the P-2 in the mid-1950s, and in the mid-1950s, a movable visor was attached to the shell in place of the goggles that had been used with the helmet. This was the P-3. In the late 1950s, the new P-4 was introduced, and as the early P-1 and P-2 models became obsolete, the visor mechanism and headset receiver were modified by the military to the latest P-4A specifications. That is the specification of the helmet presented here. The distinguishing point of the modified version is that the AF decal on the front of the hard shell overlaps the rail of the visor mechanism, while the one produced as P-4A from the beginning has the AF decal moved to the side of the head. The inner harness is not marked with the model name, but is a replacement harness for modification. While the outer shell has some paint peeling and scratches, the inner harness, ear receivers, and oxygen mask clip tabs are in brand new condition with almost no signs of use. However, all of the tags, including the original tag, which should have been attached to the inside of the shell to indicate modified, are missing. The oxygen mask is an A-14, which was used from World War II, but the one combined with this piece is an improved A-14B produced at the end of the 1950s, which is also correct for the era. Damage includes the aforementioned paint peeling and scratches on the shell exterior, as well as the loss of one of the right side screws used to secure the visor to the frame, but this does not cause the visor to rattle. This is a rare authorized modification. The P-4A with a clean interior, almost unused after the modification, is a rarity. Also included is a helmet bag from the same era. This helmet bag is also rare. The mannequin head in the photo is for photo shooting and is not included in the product. We take note of serial numbers and images of evidence to prevent substitution. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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Post-WWII US Army Air Force AAF Fighter Pilot’s Type A-14B Oxygen Mask w/Straps – Unissued Condition – RARE. The mask is Unissued, please see photo’s for condition. The rubber portion of the mask is soft and pilable, not hard and cracking as you commonly find on these. It has the strap to attach the mask to the Pilots Flying Helmet. This is the later Type A-14B mask, probably late 40’s to 50’s vintage. It has the compartment for a microphone, which is can be installed (not included). It is a size small. NOTE: The A10 Flying Helmet is shown for demonstration purposes ONLY, the flying helmet is NOT included with the Oxygen Mask. NOTE: On multiple quantity listings, the item in the photo is a representative sample of the inventory that is available, it is NOT the exact item you will receive. Nice condition mask for your WWII Aviation Collection. The mask has not been tested. Check out my other items. The item “Post-WWII US Army Air Force AAF Pilot’s Type A-14B Oxygen Mask Unissued Cond” is in sale since Tuesday, May 12, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “koolstuff1958″ and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Featured Refinements: WW II US Army Field Gear
• Time Period: WWII 1939-1945
• Item: US AAF Type A-14B Oxygen Mask
• Item 1: Fighter Pilot’s Oxygen Mask
• Branch of Service: US Army Air Force USAAF

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