Helmet, Rocket Belt

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Bill Jack Scientific Instrument Co.

Summary

Manufactured by the Bill Jack Scientific Instrument Co., this helmet was worn by William P. "Bill" Suitor when he served as a Rocket Belt pilot for Bell Aerosystems from March 1964 to June 1970. He made many flights, including flights on the Bell No. 2 Rocket Belt in the collection of the National Air and Space Museum.

William Suitor donated this item to the Museum in 2004.

Credit Line

Gift of William P. "Bill" Suitor

Date

ca. 1964-1970

Inventory Number

A20060073000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Overall, fiberglass shell; nylon chin strap with non-ferrous buckle; foam strip around face opening

Dimensions

3-D: 22.9 x 25.4cm (9 x 10 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/nv93e13d3e7-af37-41b9-9bfe-6d736c8d5cfd

Record ID

nasm_A20060073000