Flying Helmets and Goggles... Service Issue?
Was there a system for standardising the various types of LW Flying Helmets and Goggles supplied to aircrew?
For instance, was an aircrew member supplied with both a Summer and Winter flying helmet?
Who was supplied with the Net Helmet and why? The Net Helmet is widely regarded as the choice of fighter pilots but there are ample pics of Bomber crews wearing the Net Helmet.
And what was the deciding factor in the supply of the various types of LW goggles?
The R.A.F. had only two types of Flying Helmets and they were designated as Type 'B' and Type 'C'. The Type 'B' was early war issue until replaced by the Type 'C'. (There were small variations within both types).
The R.A.F. were issued with goggles of various types throughout the war and they were very inferior when compared to LW issue, especially when compared to the 'N & G' type.
The R.A.F. did not distinguish between Bomber and Fighter crews with regard to the issue of Goggles and Flying Helmets. And the helmets were only in 3 sizes
My apologies for including R.A.F. items in a LW Forum but I thought it would be useful information for comparison purposes.
Regards,
Robert.
Was there a system for standardising the various types of LW Flying Helmets and Goggles supplied to aircrew?
For instance, was an aircrew member supplied with both a Summer and Winter flying helmet?
Who was supplied with the Net Helmet and why? The Net Helmet is widely regarded as the choice of fighter pilots but there are ample pics of Bomber crews wearing the Net Helmet.
And what was the deciding factor in the supply of the various types of LW goggles?
The R.A.F. had only two types of Flying Helmets and they were designated as Type 'B' and Type 'C'. The Type 'B' was early war issue until replaced by the Type 'C'. (There were small variations within both types).
The R.A.F. were issued with goggles of various types throughout the war and they were very inferior when compared to LW issue, especially when compared to the 'N & G' type.
The R.A.F. did not distinguish between Bomber and Fighter crews with regard to the issue of Goggles and Flying Helmets. And the helmets were only in 3 sizes
My apologies for including R.A.F. items in a LW Forum but I thought it would be useful information for comparison purposes.
Regards,
Robert.
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