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This is a handsome find. It is an original early war 1. Pattern Tropical D helmet. Shows flying time with some soiling from age. NO rips or tears. The early patterns had four goggle straps. Size is not marked, it is a medium fitting size. This includes the oxygen mask snap and also has some old American Army Air Forces R-14 earphone receivers. Cord has the black PL-54 plug. American Army Air Force pilots often wore British flying gear to offset some of the shortages of American issue flying gear. This is a hard one to find. If there is a problem or concern contact me and Ill make it right. Once feedback is received I will reciprocate. The item “ROYAL AIR FORCE 1ST PATTERN TROPICAL D HELMET WithRECEIVERS” is in sale since Monday, July 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Hats & Helmets”. The seller is “jgaviation” and is located in Edgewood, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Conflict: WW II (1939-45)

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This is a post WWII issue Air Force Type A-13 leather flying helmet. Type used by B-29 and B-36 air crews. Soft gray leather with the front brow having an Air Force wing & star insignia. Original label indicates this is a size large. This helmet is outfitted with internal earphone receivers with wiring cord and plug. Tag on cord reads, HEADSET H-71/A1C. Chin strap assembly is complete and fully functional. These were made in relatively small numbers and very hard to find today. One of the last leather flying helmets produced for the Air Force. If there is a problem or concern contact me and Ill make it right. Once feedback is received I will reciprocate. The item “AIR FORCE TYPE A-13 LEATHER FLYING HELMET WithRECEIVERS” is in sale since Thursday, May 30, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Korea (1950-53)\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jgaviation” and is located in Edgewood, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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This is an original WWII issue Army Air Forces Type A-11 Intermediate leather flying helmet. It is in used very good condition. It has a nice wing & star decal on the front left side. Chin strap assembly is complete and fully function. This helmet has factory installed ANB-H-1 earphone receivers. These are tested and working condition. Original label indicates this is a size medium. It is complete with oxygen mask snaps. Helmet is a gem and was the type favored by Fighter Pilots. Always hard to find with factory ANB-H-1 receivers. Dont miss this one. If there is a problem or concern contact me and Ill make it right. Once feedback is received I will reciprocate. The item “ARMY AIR FORCES TYPE A-11 FLYING HELMET WithRECEIVERS” is in sale since Monday, May 6, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Hats & Helmets”. The seller is “jgaviation” and is located in Edgewood, New Mexico. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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