Original British WWII Named RAF Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly in Normandy

in Normandy

whose need for a long range escort fighter was critical

While attempting to make an emergency landing at Thorpe Abbots

it would be differentiated on the battlefield from that country’s army which exclusively used M1 pots

Nothing is known concerning the disposition of the Army training rifles

Original British WWII Named RAF Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly in NormandyOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a wonderful brown leather chamois lined flying helmet with elastic snap chinstrap. This is an early war example dating from 1939 1942. This fine example comes without front goggle straps and features an elastic chinstrap and a built in clip on the right side to accommodate the oxygen mask attachment hook. Helmet is approximate US size 7 1 4 (58cm). Overall condition is nice, though it does show wear from