Vintage Flying Helmets and Aviation Headgear Before the Jet Age (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780887407765)

This new book explores the history and development of early flying headgear throughout the pioneering nations in military and sport aviation, from the earliest exploits of the Wright Brothers, to the end of World War II. Drawn from aviation museums and private collections from around the world, the illustrated color section features over 1000 photographs depicting more than 650 different items of flying headgear: helmets, goggles, oxygen masks and accessories, including many unique personalizations and rarely seen items.

Author: Mick J. Prodger
ISBN-10: 0887407765
ISBN-13: 9780887407765
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/06/1997
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.95lbs
Size: 12.20h x 9.20w x 1.40d