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Jacqueline Cochran wore this gear while achieving two new world speed records for women, flying a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in June 1964.

Display Status

This object is on display in Nation of Speed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Nation of Speed

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Owner

Jacqueline Cochran

Manufacturer

Toptex Inc.

Physical Description

Green fiberglass shell with leather padding & adjustable sun visor, with earphones. Stored inside felt-lined zippered cotton helmet bag, possibly not part of object. Both stored inside padded olive drab nylon drawstring helmet back with leather "Jackie Cochran" nametag.

Dimensions

3-D: 25.4 x 27.9 x 24.1cm (10 x 11 x 9 1/2 in.)

Materials

Fiberglas, steel, Nickel Plating, imitation leather, foam, polycarbonate, Rubber/Neoprene, Nylon, plastic, brass, polyester, cotton
HAZMAT: cadmium plating

Inventory Number

A19810674000

Credit Line

Bequest of the Estate of Jacqueline Cochran

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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