Flyer’s Helmet Bag (1979)
Early version (maybe MIL-B-43290D/E/F) with no snap hook. Stock Number Reference: Bag, Flyer’s Helmet NSN: 8415-00-782-2989 Assign Date: Unknown
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Flyer’s Helmet Bag (1983)
Stock Number Reference: Bag, Flyer’s Helmet NSN: 8415-00-782-2989 Assign Date: Unknown
Air Force HAU-15/P Cold Weather Flyer’s Gloves (Modern)
Shown pair contract dated 2005. It’s fire-resistant. Stock Number Reference: Intermediate Cold Flyer’s Glove, HAU-15/P Size NSN Assign Date 5 8415-01-446-9247 1997-07-21 6 8415-01-446-9248 1997-07-21 7 8415-01-446-9252 1997-07-21 8 8415-01-446-9253 1997-07-21 9 8415-01-446-9254 1997-07-21 10 8415-01-446-9256 1997-07-21 11 8415-01-446-9259 1997-07-21
AH-64 Flyer’s Helmet Bag (Woodland Camouflage)
Stock Number Reference: AH-64 Flyer’s Helmet Bag NSN: 8415-01-406-6909 Assign Date: 1995-01-10
HGU-56/P Helmet Bag (Woodland camouflage)
Stock Number Reference: Bag, Flyer’s Helmet, HGU-56/P NSN: 8415-01-395-0005 Assign Date: 1994-08-19
Flyer’s Helmet Bag (Modern)
Widely used by pilots in all troops and units. Stock Number Reference: Bag, Flyer’s Helmet NSN: 8415-00-782-2989 Assign Date: Unknown
MXU-163/P Pilot’s Clipboard (Vietnam War era)
Stock Number Reference: Type MXU-163/P Clipboard, Pilot’s FSN Assign Date 8465-989-4079 (elder version) Unknown 8465-573-2059 (shown) Unknown 8465-433-2073 (newer version) 1972-09-20
Aircrew Body Armor (a.k.a. “Chicken Plate”)
The need for body armor capable of defeating large caliber armor piercing rounds became a priority with the advent of “airmobile” combat as evidenced in Vietnam. Helicopter and recon aircraft crew members originally made due with body armor developed for ground forces, namely the Nylon M-1952 vest and the Nylon/Doron […]
Navy Aviator First Aid Kit (WWII)
Circa 1945 Stock Number Reference: Aviator’s Kit, Individual Navy Stock Number: S2-1063