Goggles, Flying, Type AN-6530, United States Navy

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
United States Army Air Forces or Navy Type AN-6530 Flying Goggles; nickel-plated steel frames; one piece gray rubber eye cushion; tempered glass lenses; ventilation tube on frame; tan 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.
Credit Line
Donated by Palley Supply Co.
ca. 1943
Inventory Number
A19740853000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Frames: Nickel-Plated Steel
Pads: Natural Foam Rubber
Lining: Chamois
Lenses: Tempered Glass
Strap: Elastic (Nylon)
Other hardware: Steel
Dimensions
3-D: 17.8 x 3.8 x 8.9cm (7 x 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19740853000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9676ffacb-cf29-47a4-b947-c8d73a4f2615
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