RAF B-type flying helmet

RAF B-type flying helmet

Code: H22988

SOLD

By Wareings of Northampton.  Size 2 (67/8- 7).  1941 dated.  The overall appearance is very good.  The leather is quite clean, very supple and has decent original chromed finish.  Fitted with zipped earpieces in good condition. Both original zips are complete with leather pull tags.  Rubber receiver carriers are fitted within thre earpieces.  The chinstrap still has the metal end piece and the Bennett buckle retains full leather covering.  The backstrap and rear Bennett buckle are also good.  The chamois lining is reasonably clean with less than average soiling.  It is complete and undamaged with lovely large 1941 dated maker's label.  Unwired.  Wiring, receivers, microphones and jackplugs can be supplied at extra cost if required.  We have added a set of good RCAF rubber cushions inside the earpieces to improve the appearance.  A good '+' /very good used example.   Stock code H122988.