Historical information

Leather flying helmet worn by aviators in WW1.
Item in the collection of J.A.R. Alexander No 2237 AFC, refer Cat No 7826.2 for his service details.

Physical description

Brown leather flying helmet worn to keep warm. Fully enclosed down to shoulders with an opening for the face. Small buckle on each side at the point of the ears. Series of six holes around each ear. Some seams are coming apart.