Original British WWII RAF Named Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles - C.H. GIBSON Spanish Military Equipment were awarded the Presidential Unit

were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their outstanding performance during this action

it became very important for 12th AF to coordinate and cooperate with the Royal Air Force which had been fighting in North Africa for two years

Neheim-Ruhr" with 1940 Date

Hat has an adjustable leather-like chinstrap and canvas liner

Original British WWII RAF Named Type C Leather Flying Helmet with Mk VIII Goggles - C.H. GIBSON Spanish Military Equipment were awarded the Presidential UnitOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. These came out of the woodwork from a little old lady, a widow, who came into the store of one of our most faithful suppliers in Nottingham, England. Her name was Mrs GIBSON and her husband had been a Glider Pilot in the R. A. F. in WW2. Now we all remember the PEGASUS BRIDGE" operation during the night before the D Day landings when the British Commandos captured the ORNE RIVER BRIDGE, faithfully re enacted by