Goggles, Flying, United States Army Air Service, Lt. Lewis Webster

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Object Details

Manufacturer

E. B. Meyrowitz

Physical Description

United States Army Air Service (USAAS) flying goggles; chrome steel frames with plastic lenses; one lens cracked and brittle natural rubber eye pads; khaki colored elastic adjustable strap; aluminum case.

Summary

These flying goggles were worn by Lt. Lewis Webster while participating on the aerial bombing test in the Chesapeake Bay in 1921. The 1st Provisional Air Brigade commanded by Gen. Billy Mitchell demonstrated the value of aircraft attacking surface warships. Webster piloted a Martin MB-10 and flew numerous strikes against submarines, destroyers, and most notability the U.S.S. Alabama. The back of the vest was signed by various members of the 1st Provisional Air Brigade.

Credit Line

Bequest from the Arthur L. Webster Estate

Inventory Number

A20100258000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Synthetic Fabric

Glass

Ferrous Alloy

HAZMAT Cadmium Plating

Rubber

Copper Alloy

Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy

Dimensions

3-D (L x W x H) (Weight: 99 grams): 25.7 × 8.4 × 3.8cm (10 1/8 × 3 5/16 × 1 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/nv93087b481-5317-4929-9a1a-571ec4502568

Record ID

nasm_A20100258000