Original WW2 RAF E Type Flying Helmet - Size 3

A good original WW2 period Royal Air Force E Type Flying Helmet in a large size No. 3.  

This pattern of helmet was introduced in the latter part of the Second World War to replace the earlier D Type flying helmet. Unlike its predecessor which was made of cotton drill, the E Type helmet was made of cellular cotton - often referred to as 'Aertex'. This was a popular choice for clothing used in the tropics during WW2 as it was a lightweight, breathable fabric. 

The helmet features rubber receiver cups to each side which are fitted with original Type 32 receivers which still retains their original Air Ministry markings. A tan coloured cloth wiring loom joins these together and is fitted with a small jacket plug to the extreme end. The helmet features three goggle straps to the rear which is the pattern produced prior to the five strap version being introduced in late 1944. This would suggest that this example is a wartime produced helmet. There is also an elastic chin strap which again fastens with a press stud. An original oxygen mask clip has been fitted to the right check which is a nice period addtion. 

The original size stamp is no longer present inside the helmet but it is a larger example which is a size 3. 

The helmet is in good condition and displays well. It has limited signs of wear and use and overall it displays extremely well. Please take time to study the pictures and bear in mind that this is a vintage, pre-worn item which has some flaws commensurate with age. 

A good original example of this pattern of flying helmet in a hard to find large size.     

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