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USAF Brig. General Jet Pilot's Helmet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
USAF Brig. General Jet Pilot's Helmet
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
USAF Brig. General Jet Pilot's Helmet, Type P-1B with bag, attributed to USAF Brig. Gen. Homer A. Boushey, WW2 veteran ret. 1961. Helmet is complete with all internals and is in excellent condition showing minimal wear; with early oxygen mask assembly showing some rubber damage. These early circa 1950s helmets were originally worn with goggles and later retrofitted with their dark visor. Lot includes 3-page history of General Boushey. Est. $400-$600.