Object Details
Physical Description
United States Navy Type H-1 Protective Flying Helmet; white fiberglass shell with styrofoam lining; chamois pads; boom microphone; four snaps for oxygen mask; black rubber edge.
Summary
The Type H-1 flying helmet is significan because it was the first type of hard helmet issued to United States Navy jet pilots as standard equipment. The helmet was designed to accommodate the issue Polaroid goggles. Earphones were built into the chamois covered rubber padding. The boom microphone was used during flights under 10,000 feet when the Type A-13A oxygen mask with built-in microphone was not required.
Credit Line
Transferred from the United States Navy, Bureau of Aeronautics
Date
ca. 1948
Inventory Number
A19540106000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
Shell: Fiberglass
Lining: Styrofoam
Pads: Chamois
Dimensions
3-D: 22.2 x 22.9 x 26.7cm (8 3/4 x 9 x 10 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19540106000