Original French WWII Airaile Type 11 Armée de L'Air Flight Helmet Category_MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets and BD-72-B manual with cover

and BD-72-B manual with cover and inserts

The chin strap is attached with the standard silvered buttons on either side of the cap

The initial lot of 1

All items come more than ready to complete displays or display together

Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor  by George Cameron Stone

Original French WWII Airaile Type 11 Armée de L'Air Flight Helmet Category_MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets and BD-72-B manual with coverOriginal 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France commanded one of the largest military forces in the world although her flying helmets and goggles were somewhat outdated and based on WWI designs.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 features two goggle snap up strap