Original U.S. USAF Air Force Flying Helmet Type HGU-55/P with Visor and Oxygen Mask One-of-a-Kind Bronze Star (Two Oak Leaf

Bronze Star (Two Oak Leaf Clusters

The paint had worn and chipped and the underlying metal has acquired a smooth oxidized patina with only some scattered light pinpricking and minor pitting present

The three tripod legs DO NOT have the addition of a spike on the feet

The whole set in superior condition for the advanced collector

Okinawa was attacked from the air by the same striking force

Original U.S. USAF Air Force Flying Helmet Type HGU-55/P with Visor and Oxygen Mask One-of-a-Kind Bronze Star (Two Oak LeafOriginal Item: Only One Available. Manufactured by Gentex this is a HGU 55 P pilot's flight Hard shell helmet of grey plastic, the edges trimmed with padded grey leather and featuring external white metal housings either side for fitting the oxygen mask metal bayonet clips. Inside, the helmet is lined with black padded fabric that originally included padded ear telephones (absent). A chinstrap of black nylon is fitted, secured either side of the