Green fabric helmet with black rubber ear pads and leather chin strap, displayed on mannequin h…

U.S. Navy Summer Flight Helmet

Object NameHelmet, Liner Helmet, Flight Helmet, Aviator's

Historic Owner Ralph E. Nurse

Association USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)

DateDecember 1941–September 1945

PeriodWorld War II

Mediumfabric, rubber, metal

ClassificationsPersonal Artifacts

Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Karoline Nurse. 2012.73.03

Object number2012.73.03

DescriptionHelmet, Aviator's; U.S. Navy green summer flight helmet with rubber ear pieces and leather chin strap. Interior label reads "Size Small // Contract No. N288s-26302 // Slate & Klein, Inc".

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