Original 1981 Dated RAF G Type Oxygen Mask + P Type Mask

An original RAF G Type Flying Helmet dated 1981 and in a size No.2 complete with an original P Type Oxygen Mask.

This pattern of flying helmet came into use with the RAF in the 1950s replacing the short-lived but very similar F Type Helmet. It was designed to be worn underneath the 'Bone Dome' helmet or on its own and features pop studs to attach the oxygen mask too which would have been the H Type when first introduced.

The original label is still present inside the helmet with the RAF Stores 22c/8415-99-130-1766, the size of 2 and the War Department broad arrow marking. There is also a contract number which ends in /81 which denotes 1981 as the year or manufacture. 

The helmet comes complete with a set of ear donuts which were removable on this pattern being attached with pop studs. As well as this it retains all of its original avionics fitted. 

The condition of the helmet is good but it has clearly been issued and seen use. It does by no means show signs of excessive wear but has signs of age and use.

The P Type oxygen mask certainly appears to be original to the helmet and displays well with some signs of age etc. It is made from black rubber and features a metal horseshoe and 'bicycle' chain fitting to the front. The front is fitted with a Amplivox 13100 microphone and the mask retains its original rubber oxygen hose. 

Please take time to study the pictures before purchasing and bear in mind that it is a vintage, pre-worn set which may have small flaws commensurate with age.

Overall a nice original set which was clearly used together in the early 1980s. 

This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'