RAF Helmet, Mask & Goggles?

[ChannelIsles]

I attach the following images for thoughts.
Could these be late war?
The name Blake appears printed on the mask & written inside the helmet.
There are a number of military arrows.
The leather is very soft & plyable.
Brendan

[grip3846]

Type C

I believe the helmet is a type C so yes could be late War. I am not so sure about the mask,I think that is post War. Nice complete helmet though.
Regards,Ivan.

[juvatwad]

The helmet is an internally wired C-type, correct for late war, but the goggles are post war, and most H-type masks were also post war. There should be a date molded on the mask by the microphone, so you can tell if the mask you have is WWII period or not.

Ian

[BrentNunns]

I agree with Ian,
Type "C" general-purpose flight helmet, wired 1945 issue. These superseded all previous type "C" helmets.
These helmets were made in four sizes, the reference 22C/879 is the stores number for size "3".
The oxygen mask is the type "H" rubber, 1946 pattern. The large microphone disc on the side suggests to me it is an early version.

Brent

[ChannelIsles]

Update

The helmet is an internally wired C-type, correct for late war, but the goggles are post war, and most H-type masks were also post war. There should be a date molded on the mask by the microphone, so you can tell if the mask you have is WWII period or not.

Ian

Hi Ian,
The number on the side is 2/54:


So, the helmet is late war & the mask & goggles are post war.

If anyone is interested in the set up as a display piece - drop me a PM.
Thanks,
Brendan

[ChannelIsles]

Moved to e-strand

I appreciate the comments from all who posted.
I've moved the whole kit over to e-strand.
Drop me a PM if interested.
Brendan