US Navy/Marines 1990s GENTEX HGU - 55/P FIGHTER PILOT FLIGHT HELMET W/OXYGEN MASK
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:67795 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Size Medium Tactical Air helmet by Gentex Corporation with white reflective tape pattern around the exterior, dated 1995 on the inside of the helmet shell, which is also marked with the maker's code ("97427") of the Gentex Corporation. Designed for high-G flight.
Features soft leather edge roll covering entire periphery of shell, and black leather ear cups. Strap assembly thre...ads through shell and adjusts at chinstrap. Nape-strap adjusts simultaneously with chinstrap. Includes individually fitted helmet liner for medium helmets (thermoplastic?-looks like bubble wrap- see picture with serial number). Includes MBU-12/P oxygen mask (size "LONG"), and gray leather visor cover. You can read more information about the modern version of this helmet at this site: https://shop.gentexcorp.com/content/Gentex_HGU55P_Fixed_Wing_Helmet_System.pdfMask has not been used in over 20 years, no guarantee of working parts. See photos for condition.
Worn by a Marine Corps FA/18 pilot.
Will not respond to early offers, please bid in auction.