21st Aug, 2019 10:00

Books, Medals & Militaria Auction

 
Lot 463
 

British Second World War Type C flying helmet and goggles

A British Second World War brown leather Type C flying helmet with pair of goggles
the helmet named to F/Lt. Kennard, dated Feb ’42, the earphones with Air Ministry markings
the interior with chamois lining, complete with oxygen mask, microphone assembly and headphone connections (early model, with leather chinstraps)


*A cursory search finds a Hugh Charles Kennard (DFC) promoted to a Flight Lieutenant in 1941 and assisting in the formation of 121 Squadron. He was made Squadron Leader in early 1942 and was shot down and wounded in July of what year while participating in a bomber-escort mission. Despite that, he returned to flying, becoming a Squadron Leader in 1943 and finally relinquishing his commission in 1959.

Sold for £3,400


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