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WWII BRITISH PILOT SUMMER FLYING HELMET -
This is an example of the flying helmet used by the RAF during summer months in WWII or in tropical
weather. The helmet was constructed from tan fabric with a beige satin and chamois liner. All
the straps were manufactured from brown leather. The rubber ear cups were black and housed
the communications equipment. The straps were equipped with special fasteners and snaps to allow
for the routing of the communication's wiring.
The wiring was cloth insulated. The bottom picture shows a clear depiction of how the wiring was
routed.
Flight gear in general is one of the most sought after military collectibles.
The author is not aware that this type of headgear is currently being
reproduced.
However, there is no guarantee that it is not. in many cases
it is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this headgear.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other British military helmets, you can do so by
going to our British Military headgear
identification guide. Where we cover multiple pieces.
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