RAF Flying Helmet "Type F"

The Type F flying helmet was first developed and tested in 1950 as a successor to the ubiquitous leather Type C, because a new helmet was needed that would house new telephone receivers with larger noise attenuating pads, and fit underneath a crash helmet "bone dome" when needed. The Type C remained in service for several years after the end of WW2. The Type F, designed in the late 40's and finally introduced into RAF service in 1954, was in service for less than a year, quickly superseded by the Type G which, though similar, featured additional mask fittings for the new P/Q series and a more comfortable, integral nape strap. Made from the same blue-grey Airtex fabric as the Type G, the two are often confused.  This example is in beautiful condition, used but nevertheless unmarked, with the correctly installed correct chin strap. A very scarce helmet that is excellent for display and increasingly difficult to find due to the few numbers produced and the short issue period.
 
Mannequin and throat microphone not included.