Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Type A-11 Flying Helmet by Slote & Klein - Size Medium DP-28 LMG He flew 34 B-17 combat

He flew 34 B-17 combat missions in Italy during World War II as commander of the 97th Bombardment Group which destroyed many major strategic targets in the Balkans area and Germany

There are still the original stock cartouches on the right and bottom sides of the stock

Under the command of Colonel Michaelis

44 on the side of the central post

retaining almost all of the original plating

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Type A-11 Flying Helmet by Slote & Klein - Size Medium DP-28 LMG He flew 34 B-17 combatOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely Type A 11 Flying helmet as used by pilots of the Army Air Force during World War II. The A 11 is a simple lined winter flying helmet constructed from four segments of leather. It features hooks to fit the harness of either the type A 9 or type A 10 Standard oxygen masks, tie strings (forehead and neck) for adjustment and a fleece covered leather chin strap. This example is in great shape and retains