Original WW2 Attributed RAF C Type Flying Helmet + G Type Oxygen Mask

A fantastic original Second World War RAF C Type flying helmet with G Type oxygen mask and wiring which belonged to 1765029 Flight Sergeant Ronald Drury. He was born on the 24th of August 1922 and joined the RAF becoming an Air Gunner with Bomber Command. He completed two tours before being posted to 166 Squadron on the 26th of April 1945. These items came to me directly from the family who also supplied two photographs, one of which appears to show Ron wearing the helmet and mask offered here. The second was taken at 'Aunty Bett's, Fold Lane, Sheffield 1943'. The helmet was acompanied by Ron's tunic which features the France and Germany star which confirms he saw combat. 

This helmet set is a genuine wartime pairing which has survived the passage of time unmolested. Whilst it is possible to buy these parts individually, complete wartime used sets are very hard to find making this a great opportunity for the serious collector. 

The C Type helmet is a first pattern internally wired version as used during WW2. The chromed leather exterior presents well on the whole and all the stitching appears strong. The chamois lining is good with no serious flaws but plenty of signs of service wear which are to be expected from an original set which was used on ops. The helmet is a large size which is certainly a size 3 and could even be a size 4. The rubber receiver cups fitted to each side of the helmet house original RAF 10A/13466 receivers which both bear the Air Ministry AM and crown marking. An internal wiring loom is fitted to these and is in good clean condition with some signs of wear and age. 

Finally is the G Type oxygen mask which is a good original example and is a medium size. It retains its original grey webbing harness and is fitted with the correct Type 48 microphone which retains its original rubber dust ring although this has perished somewhat. The original copper nose piece is still in place which are often missing as is the small copper wire which holds the harness to the left side. The mask has plenty of signs of use but is pliable and displays well with no serious flaws. 

A truly fantastic genuine wartime set, the likes of which do not come onto the market very often. This would make an excellent addition to any RAF collection and would be very hard to better in many ways! 

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