US Army Air Force B-8 Goggles -
This is a US Army field gear item. As issued during World War two. Employed primarily by US Army Air Force
pilots and crew members.
The item featured here comes with the original cardboard issue box. The top of the box has the following
information printed on it:
Goggle Flying
Type B-8
Specification No. 3200
Stock No. 8300-336050
order No. W-33-038-AC-6240
Polaroid Corporation
Property Air Forces
U.S. Army
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The goggles come with multiple color plastic lenses. These were used to mitigate the different lighting
conditions found during missions.
The sample featured here comes with the issue box and the instructions manual. The multi-colored
cover shows the drawing of an aircrew member wearing the goggles and oxygen mask. The following
information is written on it:
Polaroid
Flying
AAF Type
B-8
Goggle
Instruction book
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A separate cotton carrying case is provided. Khaki color with darker brown perimeter.
A single snap secured the closure in the closed position. The top of the case has the
following information written on it:
Lenses B-8 Flying goggle
Property US AAF
lenses for the B-8 goggle are made of plastic-flexible
and shatter resistant. remove dust and finger prints
by breathing on the lense and wiping with soft cloth.
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This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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