Jet Age Flight Helmets: Aviation Headgear in the Modern Age (Schiffer Military History)

About this book

The first book ever to cover in detail the history and development of military flight helmets from the post-World War II era to the present and includes over 120 different helmets and their associated equipment such as oxygen masks boom microphones inner helmets etc. US Air Force Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard flight helmets discussed range from standard fighter bomber transport and helicopter models to high-altitude special purpose and experimental types. Foreign helmets covered include British French German Swedish Canadian and rarely documented Polish Chinese and Soviet/Russian models. Also covered is an extensive selection of US and Soviet/Russian space helmets. Extensively researched this book contains over 1 000 images most in color and includes multiple-view photographs as well as detail views. Specific details of each helmet include manufacturer proper designation unique features accessories periods of use branch of service(s) and aircraft in which is was used-selected export users are also included.