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LOT 0288
Mk3C Fighter Flying Helmet and Suit
1980S A.D.
11 13/8 in. (2.9 kg, 29 cm).
Including MK 9 flying suit coveralls (for height 162-172cm, weight greater than 72.64 kg, size 4) with insignia to 825 Squadron (Fleet Air Arm) on shoulder and sewn cleaning and user instruction labels to the interior, shoulders with Flt Lieutenant Officer rank slides; MK3C flying helmet with clear and smoked visors, pig skin and blue velvet lining with electrical headset and adjustable microphone with radio lead and plug; Air Ministry label to interior reading 'Serial number 26396 Large Mk 3C' and AM 'crow's foot'.
ProvenanceAcquired from J C Militaria, UK.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of JCM listing details and brief squadron research.
825 Squadron was originally formed in 1934 and served during WWII; it was reformed on the outbreak of the Falklands War in 1982 and equipped with ten Sea King helicopters; the squadron was disbanded in September 1982.
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