Original U.S. USAF Air Force Flying Helmet Type HGU-55/P with Visor and Oxygen Mask One-of-a-Kind "cbl" indicates that the case

"cbl" indicates that the case was made by Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke AG in Nurnberg A key to the manufacturers' codes can be found in German Military Letter Codes 1939 - 1945 by John Walter (IMA Product Number MB1052)

Okinawa was attacked from the air by the same striking force

The paint had worn and chipped and the underlying metal has acquired a smooth oxidized patina with only some scattered light pinpricking and minor pitting present

It comes complete with all original webbing and leather sweatband

The whole set in superior condition for the advanced collector

Original U.S. USAF Air Force Flying Helmet Type HGU-55/P with Visor and Oxygen Mask One-of-a-Kind "cbl" indicates that the caseOriginal Item: Only One Available. Manufactured by Gentex this is a HGU 55 P pilot's flight Hard shell helmet of grey plastic, the edges trimmed with padded grey leather and featuring external white metal housings either side for fitting the oxygen mask metal bayonet clips. Inside, the helmet is lined with black padded fabric that originally included padded ear telephones (absent). A chinstrap of black nylon is fitted, secured either side of the