Vintage Flying Helmets: Aviation Headgear Before The Jet Age

by Mick J. Prodger

Overview

This new book explores the history and development of early flying headgear throughout the pioneering nations in military and sport aviation, from the earliest exploits of the Wright Brothers, to the end of World War II. Drawn from aviation museums and private collections from around the world, the illustrated color section features over 1000 photographs depicting more than 650 different items of flying headgear: helmets, goggles, oxygen masks and accessories, including many unique personalizations and rarely seen items.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780887407765
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	01/06/1997
Series:	Schiffer Military History Book Series
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 12.00(h) x (d)