Title
US Naval Aviator Goggles in Box
Description
Type 6530 World War II era aviator's goggles with an adjustable elastic band, metal frames, leather face cushion, and green tinted glass, and all in the original manufacturer's box.
Context
Worn by Lt. Joseph Rudolf Kristufek. Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron (VT-5) during World War II.
Accession #
2021.0011
Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Secondary Object Name
Goggles
Primary Object Name
Flight googles
Sub-Class Name
Personal Assistive Objects
Class Name
Personal Gear
Category Name
Category 03: Personal Objects