Vintage Flying Helmets: Aviation Headgear Before The Jet Age (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1997
First published:	July 2007
Authors:	Mick J. Prodger
Dimensions:	305 x 229 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-0-88740-776-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > History of engineering & technology Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Aircraft: general interest Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > Uniforms & insignia
LSN:	0-88740-776-5
Barcode:	9780887407765

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