My new helmet: french 35/37 Air Force :-)
Article about: 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 li
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Very nice friend! Superbe!
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A great helmet and piece of history. I've always associated these with tankies, didn't know the air force used them too.
Tony
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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
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Hello, anyone got more information about use of Mle 35/37 helmets by French Air Force ground personel? Some period photos maybe?
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Hello
I have no further information or picture... the use of this helmet seems mysterious!
Jean Loup
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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
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.: World War Helmets - Casque Modèle 35 :.
Have a look at this site! Very good information.
Salut,
Emile
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Hello
thank you :-)
Jean Loup
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