RAF Mk.3C FLYING HELMET (FAST JET TYPE)

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COLD WAR PERIOD
Stores reference 22c/1303174
The Mk.3C superseded the Mk.3A/3B type helmets and covered in one basic design, a helmet for aircrews concerned with low and high altitude jet (not rotary or transport) with or without ejector seats. The shell was manufactured from moulded glass fibre woven cloth impregnated with polyester resin and lined with a shock absorbing layer of cork and an internal webbing cradle. The soft padded liner is finished in light tan leather. The helmet retains the original finish in olive drab green and a reflective tape cross. The helmet is wired with loom and NATO plug. The dual side mounted visor system is comprised of two injection moulded polycarbonate visors. The inner, clear vision offers protection against blast and bird strike debris and has an adjustable lock. The independently positioned outer is tinted for glare protection. Both have minor scuffs but are in good overall condition and protected with a fixed velveteen cover. A Very good example of this popular cold war bone dome it is fitted with
RAF P1A Type Oxygen Mask with hose 6d 2342.
Classic black rubber mask with a fibreglass 'exo-skeleton' and horse-shoe clamp harness. The rubber is in reasonable condition - it has some cracking and minor perishing in places but remains quite flexible. Good exo-skeleton and harness. Microphone loom & socket. Fitted with a rubber oxygen tube lacking the end connector.
As used with. BUCCANEER, JAGUAR, CANBERRA, PHANTOM & LIGHTNING.

Code: 55668