Goggles, Flying, Type AN-6530, United States Navy

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Object Details

Physical Description

United States Army Air Forces or Navy Type AN-6530 Flying Goggles; nickel-plated steel frames; one piece gray rubber eye cushion; tempered glass lenses; ventilation tube on frame; tan 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.

Credit Line

Donated by Palley Supply Co.

Date

ca. 1943

Inventory Number

A19740853000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Frames: Nickel-Plated Steel

Pads: Natural Foam Rubber

Lining: Chamois

Lenses: Tempered Glass

Strap: Elastic (Nylon)

Other hardware: Steel

Dimensions

3-D: 17.8 x 3.8 x 8.9cm (7 x 1 1/2 x 3 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/nv9676ffacb-cf29-47a4-b947-c8d73a4f2615

Record ID

nasm_A19740853000