Original British WWII RAF Type D Second Pattern Summer Flying Helmet Napoleonic (Royal Air Force) Blue web

(Royal Air Force) Blue web sets used by Officers throughout WWII

• On parade a feathered bonnet was worn but on lesser occasions a Glengarry

The wood stock shows some age and wear but overall is very solid

many Tommies suspended the E-tool carrier in the back rather on the right side

The holster has a wide belt loop and a canvas shoulder strap

Original British WWII RAF Type D Second Pattern Summer Flying Helmet Napoleonic (Royal Air Force) Blue webOriginal Item: This is a rare WW2 flying helmet as used by the Royal Air Force, it has features of heavy fabric body, protective neck flap, fine silk inner lining as seen only in early patterns and chamois ear donuts. Rubber cups show some damage but are 85% present. No receivers included. Ink marked with pilots name to interior lining WILKINSON. Fits a size US 7 head (60cm).