TYPE E2 SPECTACLES, TYPE G MASK
TYPE E2 SPECTACLES, TYPE G MASK
TYPE E2 SPECTACLES, TYPE G MASK
TYPE E2 SPECTACLES, TYPE G MASK
TYPE E2 SPECTACLES, TYPE G MASK
ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS WEARING TYPE E2 SPECTACLES
E-TYPE , SECOND PATTERN
Type E, second pattern, tropical helmet
Stores Ref. No. 22C/973-976
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The second, internally wired pattern of the Type E incorporated all the improvements also seen on the later Type C helmets. It was introduced in 1945 and saw post-war use until the late 1950s. After that even pilots in commercial jet airliners adopted the helmet, rather than wearing headsets.
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Type E2 anti glare spectacles
Stores Ref. No. -
Manufacturer M.W. & Co. Ltd
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This type of spectacles was reportedly not designed for aircrew as its leather protection restricted lateral vision. It was issued to non-flying personnel, a fact which does not exclude the odd pilot to wear them for eye protection also in flight.
Type G oxygen mask
Stores Ref. No. 6D/643-645 (size S / M / L)
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Please click here for a detailed description of the Type G oxygen mask.
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This specimen is equipped with a Type 48 electromagnetic microphone assembly (Stores Ref. No. 10A/12570) with short lead and plug for use with wired helmets.
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