U.S. Variable Density Goggles

Variable density goggles which would have been issued to aircrew gunners. The variable density goggles allowed the wearer to track targets close to or in front of the sun. The goggles where also worn by observers monitoring the Atomic bomb tests during and after the war. The goggles operated by turning the central knob counter-clockwise which darkened the lenses giving different degrees of dens...  read more

Code: 68801

Reproduction U.S. Aviators Sun Glasses

A reproduction non prescription U.S. aviators sun glasses in a leather case.  read more

Code: 68800

U.S. Flak Vest.

During the early stages of the American air assault over Germany, it was reported that 70% of mortal wounds received by bomber crews was caused by low-velocity projectiles such as flak shrapnel. Resulting in the need and development of the flak vest in October 1942. The first flak vests where first produced by the British firm 'Wilkinson Sword Company". It consisted of a Khaki coloured canvas l...  read more

Code: 68799

U.S. Flak Vest. ( British Made )

During the early stages of the American air assault over Germany it was reported that 70% of mortal wounds received by U.S. bomber crews was caused by low-velocity projectiles such a flak shrapnel. Resulting in need and development of the flak vest in October 1942. The first flak vests where produced by the British firm Wilkinson Sword Company. It consists of a Khaki canvas vest lined with over...  read more

Code: 68798

Reproduction AN-6513 Parachute Harness & AN6513-1A Pack

This is a excellent reproduction AN6513 parachute harness was the standard issue to all U.S. bomber crews to the middle of 1944, when the A-3 harness was introduced. However it continued to be used in conjunction with the A-3 to the end of the war. The harness comes with the AN6513-1A parachute pack, which has been given a June 1943 date. The pack is stuffed with some old clothes and does not ...  read more

Code: 68797

U.S B3 Life Preserver

A very good example of a B3 life preserver which was issued to aircew and paratroopers. This example is dated 9th March 1945 and is maker marked Firestone & L.Prod.Co and retains both of its CO2 bottles.  read more

Code: 68796

U.S. Load Adjuster Pouch

A leather pouch for the loader adjuster.  read more

Code: 68795

U.S. PL-118 Radio Compass

This is a PL-118 radio compass which would have been fitted in all U.S. aircraft during WW2. This example was produced by Bendix Aviation Corporation and is dated 1942.  read more

Code: 68794

U.S. Type D-12 Bomber Compass

This is a type D-12 compass which would have been fitted to all U.S. Bombers during WW2. This example is in very good working condition and retains its data and maker tags. This example was produced by Bendix Aviation Corporation.  read more

Code: 68793

Reproduction U.S. Aviators kit Bag

This is a reproduction aviators kit bag which has been given a 1942 date and has a bomber squadron unit patch.  read more

Code: 68792