Title
US Naval Aviator’s Summer Flight Helmet
Description
This WWII khaki canvas-cotton blend summer aviator helmet was manufactured by H.L.B. Corp. The helmet includes two silver metal buckles with a detachable leather chin strap.
Context
Worn by Lt. Joseph Rudolf (Joe) 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
Uniform, Military
Primary Object Name
Flight Helmets
Sub-Class Name
Status Symbols
Class Name
Personal Symbols
Category Name
Category 08: Communication Objects
