Helmet, Flying, United States Navy

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Physical Description
Brown leather flying helmet, football style with ear flaps; brown fleece lining; white bulls eye painted on top. Worn by Admiral A. M. Pride.
Summary
Alfred M. Pride wore this helmet during the Langley carrier flying trials in 1922.
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. Carol Pride Lemeshewsky
c. 1922
Inventory Number
A19950070000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
LINING - FLEECE
OVERALL - LEATHER
Dimensions
Clothing: 17.8 x 24.1 x 30.5cm, 0.7kg (7 x 9 1/2 x 12 in., 1 5/8lb.)
Clothing Size: 7 1/4
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19950070000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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