My new helmet: french 35/37 Air Force :-)

[Jean Loup]

Hello from France

Here is my gift for my 40th birthday : a helmet for round gsoldier of french Air force (Adrian modèle 1935/37).

His color is dark blue and have a date stamped: 1940.

His life was nice: air force and "résistance" between 1940 and 1945. His owner during Résistance was René GAULT.





















Thank you for reading.

Jean Loup

[lebus12]

Very nice friend! Superbe!

[ynot]

A great helmet and piece of history. I've always associated these with tankies, didn't know the air force used them too.

Tony

[Jean Loup]

Thank you :-)

Theses helmets werre first for "motorised" (tank, armoured car and rider) and, since 1937, used by ground personnal (air defense or anti-aircaft, I guess).

I just buy a french book about helmet and as soon as possible, I will give further information about theses helmets.

Cheers
Jean Loup

[harryamb2]

nice helmet and history.

[Esco]

Hello, anyone got more information about use of Mle 35/37 helmets by French Air Force ground personel? Some period photos maybe?

[Jean Loup]

Hello
I have no further information or picture... the use of this helmet seems mysterious!

Jean Loup

[bourguignotte]

Hello
Nice helmet
M35 were widely used by the "armée nouvelle" during WW2 and also after. They were replaced by the Newly M45 that got the same look and feel but beeing larger.

Bruno

[emileverbunt]

.: World War Helmets - Casque Modèle 35 :.

Have a look at this site! Very good information.

Salut,
Emile

[Jean Loup]

Hello

thank you :-)

Jean Loup