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WWII US Army Air Force Leather Flight Helmet, Type A-11 -
This is a leather flight helmet as used by pilots of the Army Air Force (AAF)
during WWII. Known as the Type A-11. It came with Snaps on the side of the
helmet that were employed to secure the oxygen mask.
The electronic components would normally go in two places, the ear piece
section would house the speakers. A throat microphone would be worn by the pilot.
The sample shown here is missing the electronic components.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for US AAF collectibles. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my set of AAF item worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the AAF collectibles
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The Army Air Forces logo is stamped in black ink on the inside of the helmet. This
was not always done. It is possible to find helmets that do not have any stamps.
A black tag with golden letters is the trademark of the WWII helmets. The tag
contains different types of information depending on the manufacturer. Usually
the date was not provided. Several of the helmets loose the tag due to normal
wear. The photo below provides a good view of what the the tag looks like.
A black tag with golden letters is sewn to the inside of the helmet. The information
contained on the tag reads as follows:
Type A-11
Spec no. 3189
Size Small
P.O. No. (33-03S) 44-6548-AF
Bradley Goodrich inc.
Property of AF US Army
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This US AAF gear and uniforms 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 US AAF items, you can do so by going to our
US AAF Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover gear, uniform, insignia, etc. employed by the US Army Air Force.
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