Aircraft RAF Pilots Bone Dome MK1A Flying Helmet Stores reference 22C/2115. Size I 1/2 Broad. 1961 dated. By Microcell Ltd Ingersoll House No 9 Kingsway London. Bone dome worn in conjunction with the type F or G inner helmet that contained the avionics and to which an oxygen mask could be fitted. The MK.1A is a basic protective helmet in leather lined fibreglass. It has a simple nylon webbing suspension system fitted inside to give a comfortable fit over the inner cloth helmet (can be supplied separately). An anti-glare visor is fitted, comprising a centre rail attachment and mechanism with a replaceable tinted acrylic anti-glare screen. The helmet shell is in excellent overall condition with original green paint finish. There are light scratches/chips but it appears to be free of cracks and stress crazing. The rubber edge roll is complete and aside from some cracking in quite good order. Fitted with a very good visor track and tinted visor. The visor mechanism works well. The lining is really quite clean. Good chinstrap. The helmet has a reflective tape cross applied and is marked to the rear Sgt Mc Cormick ODI-280. Similar markings have been written to the side . Serial no 3980 Very good overall condition for age of piece. Aircraft RAF Pilots Bone Dome MK1A Flying Helmet
