Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Goggles
... ...eyemask...Unlike other examples, this set does not have fur lined interior suggesting that it may have been used by ground crew rather than those at altititude. flying royal australian air force raaf flying corps goggle eyemask aviation equipment pilot first world war second world war Goggles constructed of various materials: rubber edging, metal frames, plastic lens, canvas sides and elastic strap attached via metal buckles. ...
Flying goggles possibly used by a member of the Flying Corps in the First or Second World War. Unlike other examples, this set does not have fur lined interior suggesting that it may have been used by ground crew rather than those at altititude.Goggles constructed of various materials: rubber edging, metal frames, plastic lens, canvas sides and elastic strap attached via metal buckles. Rubber hand stitched to convas sides. Lens cracked and yellowed in centre.flying, royal australian air force, raaf, flying corps, goggle, eyemask, aviation, equipment, pilot, first world war, second world war