Goggles, Flying, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

Object Details

Manufacturer

Stefan A. Cavallo

Physical Description

Gray rubber framed Polaroid goggles with a one piece green plastic polarized lens; gray elastic adjustable strap on goggles.

Summary

A Type A-13A oxygen mask and Polaroid goggles were worn with this helmet during many flights in 1944-1946. It is probably the first helmet ot incorporate skull protection, oxygen, communications and eye protection in one unit. Although it was not adopted for issue, it may have influenced the design of other hard helmets developed for jet pilots by the military services after World War II.

Credit Line

Donated by Mr. Stefan A. Cavallo

Inventory Number

A19740043002

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Rubber

Plastic

Elastic

Ferrous Alloy

Dimensions

3-D: 20.3 × 2.5 × 7.6cm (8 × 1 × 3 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Nation of Speed

National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19740043002

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c7e4001b-41e6-4e22-8ca3-02ef7c611b46