Object Details
Manufacturer
Stefan A. Cavallo
Physical Description
Attached to the headphones is a United States Army Air Forces and Navy Type A-13 Pressure breathing or demand type Oxygen Mask; green rubber face mask with green rubber oxygen hose; internal microphone with black rubber cord; green cotton straps with button snaps and clips; embossed text "PROPERTY AIR FORCES U.S. Army , MASK OXYGEN, TYPE A-13A
Summary
A Type A-13A oxygen mask and Polaroid goggles were worn with this helmet during many flights in 1944-1946. It is probably the first helmet ot incorporate skull protection, oxygen, communications and eye protection in one unit. Although it was not adopted for issue, it may have influenced the design of other hard helmets developed for jet pilots by the military services after World War II.
Credit Line
Donated by Mr. Stefan A. Cavallo
Inventory Number
A19740043001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Materials
HAZMAT: Cadmium
Rubber
Organic Fiber Fabric
Plastic
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Ferrous Alloy
Paint
Dimensions
3-D (Overall, In Housing): 54.6 × 22.2 × 14cm (1 ft. 9 1/2 in. × 8 3/4 in. × 5 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Nation of Speed
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19740043001