Original British WWII RAF Type D Second Pattern Summer Flying Helmet Hotchkiss .303 as well as the needs

as well as the needs of American armed forces

Size approximately 11 x 4 x 9 inches

the SCR-268 and the SCR-270

This pistol was the only example we received and with the help of David Harding's wonderful reference work “SMALL ARMS OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY 1600-1856 VOLUME II" these pistols are listed and described

Original British WWII RAF Type D Second Pattern Summer Flying Helmet Hotchkiss .303 as well as the needsOriginal Item: This is a rare WW2 flying helmet as used by the Royal Air Force, it has features of heavy fabric body, protective neck flap, fine silk inner lining as seen only in early patterns and chamois ear donuts. Rubber cups show some damage but are 85% present. No receivers included. Ink marked with pilots name to interior lining WILKINSON. Fits a size US 7 head (60cm).