Helmet [Flight Helmet]
Maker and role
Air Ministry, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2015.131
Maker
Production period
Description
Dark brown soft leather flying cap. Black rubber earpieces, leather chin strap with dark brown felt lining on reverse and a tan suede interior lining. Adjustment strap with buckle on the exterior back of the cap. Four domed straps on exterior of cap.
Makers label on interior of the cap reads 'Size 3 / 7 1/8 to 7 3/8 / AM / 22C/451”.
Mark under proper left ear “A(crown) M / 22C/451”.
Makers label on interior of the cap reads 'Size 3 / 7 1/8 to 7 3/8 / AM / 22C/451”.
Mark under proper left ear “A(crown) M / 22C/451”.
Brief History
This leather flight helmet was made by the UK Air Ministry and used by Warrant Officer Ernest Davenport while serving with No.7 Squadron, Pathfinder Force, Royal Air Force. Davenport served with Bomber Command and was shot down in 1943 over enemy territory and became a prisoner of war for two years in East Prussia (Lithuania) and then in Barth Germany.
Marks
Warrant Officer E.Davenport. / No.7 Squadron / Pathfinder Force / Royal Air Force Hand-written
Size 3 / 7 1/8 to 7 3/8 / AM / 22C/451 Ink Stamp
A(crown) M / 22C/451 Ink Stamp
Size 3 / 7 1/8 to 7 3/8 / AM / 22C/451 Ink Stamp
A(crown) M / 22C/451 Ink Stamp
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Air Ministry. Helmet [Flight Helmet], 2015.131. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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