Original U.S. WWII British RAF Type D Flying Helmet With Goggles and Photo of Pilot - Captain Robert John Fuller, 79th Fighter Group, 86th Fighter Squadron Breda M-37 one for each bicep

one for each bicep

Officer's were often required to purchase their own weapons

these "cheek pads" were used by snipers for help with control during long stand offs

The blades are often laminated with various styles of tip

Original U.S. WWII British RAF Type D Flying Helmet With Goggles and Photo of Pilot - Captain Robert John Fuller, 79th Fighter Group, 86th Fighter Squadron Breda M-37 one for each bicepOriginal Items: Only One Group Available. Now this is a fantastic flight helmet grouping. The grouping belonged to Captain Robert John Fuller of the 86th Fighter Squadron under the 79th Fighter Group. The squadron was first activated shortly after the United States entered World War II as the 86th Pursuit Squadron. As the 86th Fighter Squadron It saw combat in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations and earned two Distinguished Unit Citations. After