Goggles, Flying, Type AN-6530, United States Army Air Forces or Navy

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Object Details

Physical Description

United States Army Air Forces or Navy Type AN-6530 Flying Goggles; aluminum frames; one piece gray rubber eye cussion; plexiglas lenses; ventilation tube on frame; black 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. This pair was worn by Lt. Louis R. Purnell of the 99th Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Forces.

Credit Line

Donated by Louis R. Purnell

Inventory Number

A19910008000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Frames: Nickel Plated Brass

Pads: Rubber

Lenes: Glass

Strap: Elastic

Dimensions

3-D: 15.2 x 6.4 x 6.4cm (6 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d94fdcb6-493c-447b-b69c-17a20ba7ffbc

Record ID

nasm_A19910008000