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Green fabric helmet with black rubber ear pads and leather chin strap, displayed on mannequin h…
U.S. Navy Summer Flight Helmet
Green fabric helmet with black rubber ear pads and leather chin strap, displayed on mannequin h…
Green fabric helmet with black rubber ear pads and leather chin strap, displayed on mannequin head stand.

U.S. Navy Summer Flight Helmet

Historic Owner
DateDecember 1941–September 1945
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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