The type B-6 helmet was standardized for Army Air Force use in September 1941 and was widely used around the world. The black labels with white letters sewed into the flight helmet inside show it is a LARGE size TYPE B-6 made from DRAWING NO 42G6431 on AAF ORDER No.
42-17986-P and is PROPERTY AIR FORCES U. It also has an AN stamp on the inside of the chin strap where it is sewed to the helmet. The B-6 helmet was replaced in 1943, so examples anywhere as near as nice as this one, and in a LARGE size are very collectible. Have a look at other vintage WW2 collectibles and aviation photo books. We sell everything as a surplus curio or relic as is-where is, with no implied or other warranties of any kind given, and which may or may not be useful for its original or intended purpose.
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS AN IMPORTANT CONTRACTUAL PART OF THE LISTING ABOVE! 1 CONDITION: EXACTLY as shown in our photographs. 6 We try hard to make every description of every item accurate and we provide excellent photographs of the items we offer for sale. If there is a discrepancy between the text and the photographs in any of our auctions, the photographs take precedence over the text. The item "Genuine Fine WW2 US Army Air Forces B-6 Brown Leather Flying Helmet USAAF" is in sale since Saturday, March 20, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Hats & Helmets". The seller is "rapidapolis" and is located in Rapid City, South Dakota.This item can be shipped worldwide.