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LOT 0287
WWII 'RAF' Bomber (Mosquito) Helmet, Map and Whistle Group
1941 A.D. OR LATER
12 1/4 in. (6.1 kg, 31 cm).
Comprising: a type C leather open face helmet wired for type B communication, oxygen mask with hose and alloy-framed flying goggles with padded leather and rubber band, the frames stamped 'Stadium Made in England Patent Reg Design'; the helmet with webbing chin strap, buckles and stud fasteners, chamois leather lining bearing ink stamp and handwritten 'Adams Progressive' 'No.75-78', plug holder with paper label, tubular oxygen mask inlet marked 'MLD 18' 'MC253D', microphone plug and hose with brass connector stamped 'D/156'; together with an RAF flight map and an RAF 'ditching' whistle of classic snail type with Air Ministry's crown markings and reference numbers '23/230' and '293/14/L1795'; the helmet mounted on a wooden 'mannequin' head. [3]
ProvenanceAcquired from J C Militaria and Historic Flying Clothing Company.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Accompanied by copies of listings for each item.
This type of helmet and system was introduced in 1941 A.D.
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LOT 0287
WWII 'RAF' Bomber (Mosquito) Helmet, Map and Whistle Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
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UK collection since the 1990s. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher.
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