SPH-4 flying helmet

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number REL29777.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Helmet
Physical description Fibreglass & resin; Cotton; Nylon
Maker Gentex Corporation, USA
Sonex
Place made United States of America
Date made June 1971
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Olive green SPH-4 flying helmet. The helmet has a single grey visor and internal black padded plastic earphones. The helmet has a six point attachment adjustable suspension system inside and is secured by a nylon webbing chin strap. A boom mounted 'M-87/AIC' microphone is attached to the left side. A makers label is attached to the inner right hand side.

History / Summary

Type of flying helmet worn by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) flying personnel.