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Original French WWII Airaile Type 11 Armée de L'Air Flight Helmet by E. Gueneau & Cie of Paris Dated 1940 - Size 59 Thompson SMG Unlike the First World WarOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1935 France commanded one of the largest military forces in the world although her flying helmets and goggles were somewhat outdated and based on WWI designs. Despite this, the Airaile 11 remained the standard issue pattern for the French Air Force during the 1930s and into WWII. A modified version of the same helmet was also issued to French Army paratroopers. This helmet was manufactured by E. Gueneau & Cie of