Title
US Naval Aviator's Summer Flight Helmet
Description
This World War II khaki canvas-cotton blend summer aviator helmet was manufactured by Slote & Klein with a Telephonica headset installed. The helmet includes two silver metal buckles with a detachable leather chin strap.
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
Helmet, Aviator's
Primary Object Name
Flight Helmets
Sub-Class Name
Headwear
Class Name
Clothing
Category Name
Category 03: Personal Objects
