USAAF Microphone Type T-17

The T-17 Carbon mic designed by Shure saw wide spread use in bombers as it could be easily operated when wearing thick gloves.
The T-17 is equipped with a side-mounted SW-109 switch, and it's cord & PL-58 jack, Plastic Mouthpiece 3 hole version & box.
Number 18231-NY-39.
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Code: 50455

USAAF 'T-4' Flak Helmet.

Here we have a part repro/original 'T-4' USAAF flak helmet, the Helmet was in a sorry state when I initially found it, with both ear flaps and partial canvass covering having been removed.
It has now been restored to a decent standard to represent a 'T-4' flak helmet, See (Mathieu Bianchi Flight Gear page 106) with original A-11 Chinstrap Fittings, all three original loom & goggle retain...  read more

Code: 50454

USAAC B-5 Flying Helmet. with ANB-H-1 Receivers

The B-5 Winter Helmet was introduced in 1933, and was declared Obsolete in September 1944.
Helmet is in excellent condition, with no issues, other than the manufacture's label is partially damaged (see Mick Prodgers book page 35 of complete Photo)
The leather skull is in excellent condition, with no issues, and both rayon draw are present, leather earcups have been fitted, and hav...  read more

Code: 50453

USAAF B-6 Helmet & R-14 Receivers

USAAF B-6 Flying Helmet, fitted with leather earcups, and R-14 Receivers.
Helmet is in excellent condition, with no issues, all oxygen mask hooks are present, (often removed) as are both rayon draw strings.
Fitted with leather earcups, to allow receivers to be fitted, in this case a pair of R-14's complete with loom, and plug. chinstrap is in excellent condition, with no loss to t...  read more

Code: 50452

USAAF A-10a oxygen mask & T44 Mic

USAAF May1944 dated A-10A oxygen mask, with T-44 Mic.
Mask is in very good condition, with no issues, webbing straps again in very good condition, they have been cut to size, and the metal tips have been fitted. made by the Acushnet Process Co. and in a size Medium. Hose is in excellent condition, no cracking in the corrugations when flexed, and remains supple, with no hardening.
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Code: 50451

USAAF A-14 oxygen mask

A-14 oxygen mask, boxed with parts including the cellophane.
Mask & Box are in excellent almost mint condition, with no issues, rubber is still soft & pliable, box is in pristine condition, retaining all it's colour, hose again is in excellent order with no splitting in between the corrugations. Size Medium, no date stamp on the mask.
The head & Helmet are not part of the sale, an...  read more

Code: 50450

RAF H type oxygen mask 4/45 dated with oxygen tube

Rare war time dated H Type oxygen mask complete with tube dated 4/45.
Mask & Tube are in almost mint condition with no issues, supple with no hardening or splitting, pearl coloured chamois lining is clean and shows very little usage, webbing does retain some elasticity, and even has the rubber bands still in place from the factory.
The mask is in a size Large, and i would say it ...  read more

Code: 50449