Original Korean War Era U.S. Air Force Gentex P-1A Flying Helmet with P-3 Visor Availability_Both in a double line

in a double line

horizion blue for metropolitan and moutarde for colonial troops

the Battalion closed in Prittitz

earliest production with short high hammer featuring plated nickel finish and ivory grips

The box container measures 7 1/2" x 5" x 2 1/2"

Original Korean War Era U.S. Air Force Gentex P-1A Flying Helmet with P-3 Visor Availability_Both in a double lineOriginal Item: One of a kind. The P 1, introduced in 1948 and made by Switlik Parachute Co. and Paramount Rubber Co. was the first USAF standard hard flight helmet for fighter aircraft. The P 1 initially used the type HS 38 headset, somewhat later changed to HS 38A. The P 1 shell was constructed of pressure and heat molded laminated cotton duck fabric that had been saturated with phenolic resin (similar to Bakelite). This helmet did not have a fixed