Goggles, Flying, United States Army Air Service, General William Mitchell

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
E. B. Meyrowitz
Physical Description
United States Army Air Service (USAAS) flying goggles worn by Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell; chrome steel frames with tinted green glass lenses; one lens cracked and brittle natural rubber eye pads; khaki colored elastic adjustable strap; aluminum case.
Summary
These Meyrowitz flying goggles were worn by Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell, commander of the United States Army Air Service during World War I, and were issued to military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment.
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Department of War
Inventory Number
A19310035003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Frame: Chrome Steel
Lenses: Glass
Eye Padding: Natural Rubber
Strap: Elastic
Dimensions
3-D: 20.3 x 2.5 x 5.1cm (8 x 1 x 2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19310035003
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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