Title
Grey Ghosts Squadron Flight Helmet
Description
A blue, Vietnam-era Marine pilot's helmet, with white and gold skull and lightning motif of the Grey Ghosts fighter squadron. A label with the name 'Chambless' is present on the front and back of the helmet. The original black radio headset attachment and visor are attached to the helmet.
Context
Chambless was a Marine aviator serving from roughly 1956-1958 during the Vietnam War as a part of VMF(AW)-531, an all-weather fighter squadron. The "Grey Ghosts," as the squadron was known, largely flew carrier-based fighters, Douglas F4D-1 Skyrays, during this period.
Accession #
1996.00022
Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Secondary Object Name
Helmet, Flight
Primary Object Name
Flight Helmets
Sub-Class Name
Headwear
Class Name
Clothing
Category Name
Category 03: Personal Objects
