My USAAF set

[Kermit3D]

Here is my USAAF set that arrived a few days ago :

• Type A-11 helmet manufactured in 1944 by J. G. Menihan Corporation (Specification No. 3189) in large size. It is in pretty good condition, complete. The receivers were made by The Rola Company, Inc. They are original to the helmet and were never removed nor replaced.
• B-8 type goggles, with the original box (the name "Miller" is written on the box) and a pouch containing colored replacement screens and instructions for use.
• A-14 oxygen mask, in average condition, the straps are cracked and fragile... does anyone know how to reinforce them ?

All this accompanied by my A-2 Dubow jacket (Bill Kelso) and my original Bulova A-11 watch.
I just have to find a mannequin to display the whole thing in my office.
Now I'm looking for a German "LKp N101" summer flight helmet... in case someone has one for sale.

Let's see the pictures

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

Looks incredible, especially against that jacket. That Liberty hide is a good match for the A-11 helmet.

 

[Enigma1938]

Nice set Kermit, but you should change the M44 Dust Goggles to proper AN6530 Goggles or something like that. The Dust Goggles was something for ground or armored Troops

 

[warguy]

Very nice display there, congrats. I just bought a similar A11 helmet by the same maker but with his white and red label. The label threw me off at first but I found examples After a little research. He made both styles of the label, thre black and gold and white and red. Good looking set up there.

 

[Enigma1938]

Oh I have overseen that you mentioned they are B-8 goggles. Visually there is almost no difference

 

[Kermit3D]

Oh I have overseen that you mentioned they are B-8 goggles. Visually there is almost no difference

Yes, these are B-8
But I wouldn't mind AN-6530 goggles... if I find a good opportunity, I might just fall for it.

 

[B-Man2]

Kermit
Nicely done ….. congrats !

 

[Kermit3D]

Very nice display there, congrats. I just bought a similar A11 helmet by the same maker but with his white and red label. The label threw me off at first but I found examples After a little research. He made both styles of the label, thre black and gold and white and red. Good looking set up there.

I didn't know there were two labels.
For me who doesn't know much about A-11 flight helmets, what made me hesitate was the number of snaps to attach the oxygen mask. At first I thought it was a rare AN-H-16... but it's definitely an A-11 !

Don't hesitate to add photos of your helmet with the white label.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Bonjour Guillaume,

I really like your photos and new acquisition. Interesting grouping for sure, congrats!

Dany

 

[Silver Surfer]

Classy “ grouping”

 

[warguy]

Here are a few pics of the helmet with the white and red label. I saw it two weeks ago and was thrown off by the label so I went home and researched it. I found it was correct (as is yours) and the seller I holding it for me. I pick it up Friday on my way to a show. Like yours, I think the electronics are original to the piece and it’s in great shape.

 

[Pilot]

Here is my USAAF set that arrived a few days ago :

• Type A-11 helmet manufactured in 1944 by J. G. Menihan Corporation (Specification No. 3189) in large size. It is in pretty good condition, complete. The receivers were made by The Rola Company, Inc. They are original to the helmet and were never removed nor replaced.
• B-8 type goggles, with the original box (the name "Miller" is written on the box) and a pouch containing colored replacement screens and instructions for use.
• A-14 oxygen mask, in average condition, the straps are cracked and fragile... does anyone know how to reinforce them ?

All this accompanied by my A-2 Dubow jacket (Bill Kelso) and my original Bulova A-11 watch.
I just have to find a mannequin to display the whole thing in my office.
Now I'm looking for a German "LKp N101" summer flight helmet... in case someone has one for sale.

Let's see the pictures

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PM sent for the LKp-N- 101 Netzkopfhaube.

 

[Greg Gale]

Oh come on, put them on already

What a great collection!

 

[Kermit3D]

Oh come on, put them on already

What a great collection!

... I couldn't resist, I tried (with a lot of precautions) the helmet + goggle + oxygen mask + A-2 jacket, then I met my wife's confused/perplexed eyes...

 

[Greg Gale]

Pictures or didn't happen

 

[Kermit3D]

Well ok ok... I'm not afraid to be ridiculous.

 

[B-Man2]

Kermit …….. here’s a perfect fit!

 

[Saint-ex]

Now you need à P-51 and it will be perfect !

And gloves, but if you buy the P-51, I offer the gloves.

 

[Kermit3D]

Now you need à P-51 and it will be perfect !

And gloves, but if you buy the P-51, I offer the gloves.

I've always had a weakness for the jug.

 

[Saint-ex]

My offer remains on the table with a P-47.