Original U.S. Early Vietnam War Navy Pilot Gentex APH-5 Flying Helmet Russian Army ) is present and legible

) is present and legible but most of the original dark etched finish has been polished off by use and sharpening

This helmet is a fine example and still retains many of its original WW2 parts and the shell has all original "corked" grain paint

nicknamed "Dugan") flown by 2/Lt Vickers' crew

The Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced the country's surrender on August 15

It was produced in several variations and sub-variations

Original U.S. Early Vietnam War Navy Pilot Gentex APH-5 Flying Helmet Russian Army ) is present and legibleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an early 1960s pre Vietnam War era United States Navy Helicopter Flight Helmet type APH 5 Helmet manufactured by GENTEX in size large. The helmet is in overall very good condition with headset, boom mic, functional and retractable tinted visor. This is a rare Vietnam War USN helicopter helmet in very nice condition! The US Army introduced their first flying helmet, the APH 5A or APH 5 Quartermaster helmet in