Sherman or Bomber flak helmet?

Rob Fast · #1 01-12-04, 02:21

Can anyone identify this M4A2 type helmut? A steel cap with steel ear flaps and headphone set. Tank or B-17 waist gunner? Cheers Rob

Hanno Spoelstra · #2 01-12-04, 08:40

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Originally posted by Rob Fast
Tank or B-17 waist gunner?

Rob, I'm sure it's not a tankers helmet (see attachment). It did remind me of Sally B footage so it looks like it is an aircrew helmet but I'm not a specialist in that area.

H.

dougiebarder · #3 01-12-04, 12:43

I've got a reference for a more standard shaped helmet with the ear flap's. It is an air crew one,and was apparently sprayed with felt based paint to stop it icing at high altitudes. Possibly the fabric covering on this one is for a similar reason?

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Ponysoldier · #4 16-03-05, 02:31

Hey yall
my info says the helmet is for a ball turrent gunner
either the B17 or the B24.
ponysoldier