Original WWII Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Leather Flying Helmet with 1942 dated MkIII Goggles Russian Artillery Years of Manufacture: 1884-1889

Years of Manufacture: 1884-1889

During the war a number of Störche were captured by the Allies

Waist Gunner (37536355)

This example was produced by Helbig

Original WWII Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Leather Flying Helmet with 1942 dated MkIII Goggles Russian Artillery Years of Manufacture: 1884-1889Original Item: This is a very rare Canadian manufactured Royal Canadian Air Force Type B leather flying helmet, complete with original R. C. A. F. marked goggles! Canadian pilots were sent to flying in the UK during the summer of 1940 and this is the archetypal WWII RAF flying helmet, as used during the Battle of Britain! Just like the British made counterpart, it is is constructed of leather with chamois lining and zipper earphone covers. Helmet