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Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Physical Description

United States Air Force Type MA-2 Full Pressure Flying Helmet; white fiberglass protective shell; sage green rubberized nylon lining with chamois face ring; MEV-28A clear plastic face plate with aluminum frame, cork seal on face plate; internal mounted microphone with black nylon lined patch cord; sage green nylon covered oxygen hose with sage green rubber cover microphone patch cords.

Dimensions

3-D: 25.4 x 25.4 x 33cm (10 x 10 x 13 in.)

Materials

Polyamide, fiberglass outer shell, rubber and Nomex (aramid) lining, rubber housing with nylon coating, copper wire and rubber insulation communication wires, acrylic faceplate, aluminum fittings, nylon linknet, steel snaps, plastic practice golf ball, metal end cover on cables.

Inventory Number

A19940071000

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. Sue Powers

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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