Goggles, Flying, United States Navy, Cdm. Albert Read, NC-4

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Object Details

Physical Description

United States Navy (USN) issued flying goggles worn by Cdm. Albert Read, commander of the Curtiss NC-4; aluminum frames with cotton eye cups with fleece padding; glass lenses with discolored xylonite anti-shatter coating; broken elastic strap.

Summary

These flying goggles were a British design and were issued to American military aviators as part of their standard flying equipment during World War I. This particular pair of goggles was worn by Cdm. Albert Read, commander of the Curtiss NC-4, during the first crossing of the Atlantic by air.

Credit Line

Donated by Walter Loendorf

Date

1919

Inventory Number

A19480183000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Frames: Aluminum

Lenses: Glass

Eye Pads: Cotton with fleece padding

Strap: fabric

Dimensions

3-D: 20.3 x 3.8 x 7.6cm (8 x 1 1/2 x 3 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e20dba5f-6554-4a6c-b8bf-b82d4dfec2b6

Record ID

nasm_A19480183000