WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Second Pattern Type C Pilots Flying Helmet. 21667. WWII Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Second Pattern Type C Pilots Flying Helmet. 21667. Antique & Militaria

This original WWII era 2nd Pattern Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm pilot's Type C leather flying helmet. These helmets were introduced in 1941 (see page 53 & 215 of the book Vintage Flying Helmets by Mick. J. Prodger). The helmet is made of the correct brown leather with correct chamois leather lining and padded leather ear roundels. It has the correct webbing chin strap *showing signs of wear*, press stud fasteners, hook and straps. It also has the correct leather ear cups with brass zips which contain their original Gosport communication tubes and original foam padding. The ear cup zips are angled and in good working order and the zips are both functional. The interior of the ears still retain the foam cups. The beige leather lining of the helmet is still soft and supple. Approximate size 6. The price includes UK delivery. 21667.