Polaroid B-8 goggles and mask

[SADolch]

Comments welcomed on this WW 2 leather mask and B-8 Polaroid goggles
photo in book is from Mick Prodger's book Vintage Flying Helmets...DAVE H

[James C]

hi dave superb goggles and in excellent condition can i ask how the lower apron is fixed to the goggles thanks for sharing, james

[Nitram]

Where/when were these used? Tankers in winter?

Thanks for sharing!

Nitram

[SADolch]

James, thanks for checking the goggles,they are attached by (3) snaps or poppers (1) at each side and (1) in the middle.............DAVE H

[SADolch]

Nitram,I believe they were used by USAAF crew in open area's of the plane and possibly at high altitudes.......DAVE H

[James C]

thanks for going to the trouble of posting the detailed shots dave i understand now the fixing arrangement many thanks james

[rra227]

That is cool! Rich A. in Pa.

[SteveR]

That is a VERY hard to find piece. Nice.

[Eric Zentner]

Great item Dave.

Eric