P-4A Helmet and MBU-3/P O2 mask
These are a recent barn sale (no I'm not kidding!) pickup. When I got them they were pretty rough so I did quite a bit of washing and some minor repairs to the electronics (it works now!) and just got it back together so I thought I would share. I got the officers uniforms as well and I hope to get some more from the lady who is clearing out the barn.
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Gary,
A beautiful find. I need to start looking for old barns - amazing. Forgive my weakness in this area, but would I be close to correct in saying this is from the mid 1950's jet age?
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Re: P-4A Helmet and MBU-3/P O2 mask
Hi Steven,
Very close! 1956 or 1957 depending on who you believe. They were obsolete by 1964. This one was in a large cardboard drum which was sealed with a steel ring. I asked if I could look inside and saw all of the uniforms just smashed in there. I didn't even know the helmet was in there till I got the drum home and pulled everything out. There were a couple of altimeters and some more things in the back that she wasn't ready to part with but she supposedly has the mans documents so I am hoping I can find out more about the gentleman. I believe his first name was Don based on some internet digging I have been doing but won't know for sure for awhile.
I pick the uniforms up from the dry cleaner tomorrow and the B-15 flight jacket will go to a tailor friend for extensive repairs.
by Steven M
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Gary,
Thanks for the clarification, and I look forward to further updates on your progress! You know, seeing this gives me an idea for a display. I think it would be kind of neat to have a WWI flight helmet next to a "modern" flight helmet like this as sort of a progression of technology theme.
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Re: P-4A Helmet and MBU-3/P O2 mask
Hi Gary, great old flight helmet! There really are many treasures still out there to be found. I have many stories or great finds in unexpected places. Please show the B-15 jacket and uniforms sometime, that come from the "Barrel"
Here is one that was found in the trashyes trash, ready to be thrown out. My longtime friend who knows I am a collector, snagged it, and gave it to me last month when he and his wife were visiting. A nice present.
It was found in Marysville TN. somewhere. It from the late 60's. A helicopter or gunship? flight helmet, all complete, and with the carry bag also.
I mostly collect WW2, but this is too nice to get rid of, looks stereotypical Vietnam war, and of course the price was very fair....
Regards, Steve
"Dr. Ruby"
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Hi Steve,
Good find yourself! That is a very nice SPH-4 with boom mounted M87/A1C mic! You are correct it is a Vietnam period helicopter flight helmet. And yes I will keep you posted on th restoration and cleaning progress.Hi Gary, great old flight helmet! There really are many treasures still out there to be found. I have many stories or great finds in unexpected places. Please show the B-15 jacket and uniforms sometime, that come from the "Barrel"
Here is one that was found in the trash
It was found in Marysville TN. somewhere. It from the late 60's. A helicopter or gunship? flight helmet, all complete, and with the carry bag also.
I mostly collect WW2, but this is too nice to get rid of, looks stereotypical Vietnam war, and of course the price was very fair....
Regards, Steve
"Dr. Ruby"
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Thanks Gary, it is nice, I like it. Yours is great too. Look forward to seeing the other items.
Thanks for the info on my helmet, I did not research the exact models yet, the mic, helmet etc, now I know
Regards, Steve
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Liking your SPH-4 Steve I just recently scored an earlier APH-5Hi Gary, great old flight helmet! There really are many treasures still out there to be found. I have many stories or great finds in unexpected places. Please show the B-15 jacket and uniforms sometime, that come from the "Barrel"
Here is one that was found in the trash
It was found in Marysville TN. somewhere. It from the late 60's. A helicopter or gunship? flight helmet, all complete, and with the carry bag also.
I mostly collect WW2, but this is too nice to get rid of, looks stereotypical Vietnam war, and of course the price was very fair....
Regards, Steve
"Dr. Ruby"
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Is that similar to yours Rene????? Or was it made in china last week
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SPH4 is armored I believe - and mine APH5 was replaced 67-68 , used close to China though
Bag also included but 1970 dated
Last edited by reneblacky; 04-21-2011 at 08:58 AM.
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