Title
US Naval Aviator Leather Flight Helmet
Description
A brown, leather World War II era flight helmet manufactured by Bradd's Inc. The helmet includes two silver metal buckles with a detachable leather chin strap.
Collection
Joseph R. Kristufek Collection
Context
Worn by Joseph Kristufek who 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
Helmet, Aviator's
Primary Object Name
Flight Helmets
Sub-Class Name
Headwear
Class Name
Clothing
Category Name
Category 03: Personal Objects
