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Vintage Flying Helmets: Aviation Headgear Before The Jet Age (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) [Hardcover]

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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.

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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. (May 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0887407765
  • ISBN-13: 978-0887407765
  • Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #422,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #31 in  Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Military

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well researched and accurate in every detail., May 8, 1998
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This review is from: Vintage Flying Helmets: Aviation Headgear Before The Jet Age (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) (Hardcover)
I am an avid collector of World War One and Two aviation items, and this extremely well researched and beautifully put-together volume is one to have for collectors, modelers, enthusiasts, historians, museums, or just for those wishing to identify grandpa's old stuff in the attic!

The information entered in the volume has been meticulously researched and well laid out with both period photographs of the gear in wear, and modern day close-ups of gear from both the author's collection and from the collections of fellow collectors.

I also encourage those interested to pick up the next two volumes that are coming out concerning "Luftwaffe vs. RAF", flight equipment of the opposing air forces during the second world war.

Both thumbs up from me!

Rory Langran Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the serious collector/researcher or enthusiast, May 9, 2008
This review is from: Vintage Flying Helmets: Aviation Headgear Before The Jet Age (Schiffer Military/Aviation History) (Hardcover)
Awesome book, well researched and presented. Flying headgear which
includes helmets, hats, caps, goggles, oxygen masks, microphones,
headsets, face masks, etc. from the Wright Brothers, WWI, between the
wars, and WWII. Includes designations and variations of headgear. Most
photos are color from various collections along with black and white
period photos. Great book along with Jet Age Flight Helmets book;
Spalding Aviator's Clothing & Equipment in the 1920s-1930s; C.G.
Sweetings Combat Flying Clothing and Combat Flying Equipment books; Jeff
Warner's U.S. Naval Aviation Flying Clothing and Gear.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Flying Helmets, April 5, 2007
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This is the definitive work on aviation headgear before the jet age. This is a must publication for historians, collectors and modelers who demand accuracy in their work.
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