Object Details
- Physical Description
- United States Army Air Forces or Navy Type AN-6530 Flying Goggles; aluminum frames; one piece gray rubber eye cussion; plexiglas lenses; ventilation tube on frame; black elastic adjustable strap; engraved "AN-6530" on bridge of frames.
- Summary
- The AN-6530 were a mid-World War II production modification for both the Army and Navy. The AN-6530 were a essentially a strengthened version of the Army Air Forces Type B-7 flying goggles. This pair was worn by Lt. Louis R. Purnell of the 99th Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Forces.
- Credit Line
- Donated by Louis R. Purnell
- Inventory Number
- A19910008000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
- Materials
- Frames: Nickel Plated Steel
- Pads: Rubber
- Lenes: Plastic
- Strap: Elastic
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 15.2 x 6.4 x 6.4cm (6 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19910008000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d94fdcb6-493c-447b-b69c-17a20ba7ffbc
