| Place | Asia: Burma |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25415.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Leather; Steel; Elasticated fabric |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 2: Against J |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | c 1943-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Flying Goggles RAF Mark VIII : Pilot Officer J Kevin RAAF, 258 Sqn RAF.
Description
RAF Mark VIII flying goggles with brown leather face mask and two-section glass lenses in adjustable grey steel frame. Elasticated khaki fabric head band.
History / Summary
These flying goggles were worn by Pilot Officer Francis Jeffrey 'Honk' Kevin, RAAF, who flew Hurricane 2D and Thunderbolt P-47D aircraft in Burma with 258 Squadron RAF from 1942-1945. Francis was born on 4 October 1920 at Forbes, NSW. He enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force on 16 August 1941, discharging on 18 January 1946 at the rank of Flying Officer.