USAAf M3 Flak Helmet

**jumpingjank** · 02-22-2013, 04:56 AM

fantastic helmet !

**Walkwolf** · 02-22-2013, 05:01 AM

Indeed - very nice lid Andy, and in superb condition.........

**aj4010** · 02-22-2013, 05:03 AM

Well thank you kind gentlemen!

Andy

**aj4010** · 02-23-2013, 01:48 AM

As a footnote, I've found out that the "fuzz" of which there are traces left around the hinges, (I first thought it was a build up of dirt and rubbish)
is remains of a flock coating employed to stop things (hands etc) sticking to the helmet at high altitude sub zero temperatures. And I was debating whether to clean this off!

Andy

**AZPhil** · 02-23-2013, 05:12 AM

That is outstanding. I have been bidding on a couple on ebay and have stopped when price started to go higher than what I wanted to pay!!!
Very Nice!!!
Keep the Fuzz!!!!
Semper Fi
Phil

**aj4010** · 02-23-2013, 05:20 AM

by AZPhil

That is outstanding. I have been bidding on a couple on ebay and have stopped when price started to go higher than what I wanted to pay!!!
Very Nice!!!
Keep the Fuzz!!!!
Semper Fi
Phil

So, it was YOU!

Thanks Phil, I'll hang onto my fuzz for sure.

Andy

**AZPhil** · 02-23-2013, 05:40 AM

by aj4010

So, it was YOU!

Andy

That's exactly what I was thinking }8)
Congrats on the win!!!!!

Semper Fi
Phil

**aj4010** · 02-23-2013, 05:43 AM

I got that one from the UK.........................................?

Andy

**AZPhil** · 02-23-2013, 05:48 AM

I have to add. I really liked the pic's you took also. It looks like you have a really nice collection of the USAAF Gear!!
Take care
Semper Fi
Phil

**aj4010** · 02-23-2013, 05:55 AM

Thanks Phil, yes the top shelf is nearly complete, I'm waiting on some original wartime Air Force "Gee" navigational maps, used by USAAF/RAF Navigators to put on the wall behind, then it should be finished. For now....