Vintage Flying Helmets
Aviation, Military & Historical Items for Discerning Collectors
Oxygen Masks / Accessories
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RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask.
One of the rarest and most sought after pieces of RAF flying kit. Issued from 1935 and in use until the end of the war, despite being superseded in 1941 with the first generation of rubber masks and economizer regulators. Green wool outer body lined with chamois with a black metal ring for clipping the microphone and incorporating an oxygen inlet port. Some moth damage to the wool, mostly at the top where it folds and is usually covered by goggles. This is the case in 90% of these masks. No doubt with care it could be repaired/restored, although it displays quite well as is. The chamois is good, except for the V-shaped gusset at the bottom which is somewhat shredded. Never had studs or face defenders fitted. An honest mask that is 100% original and by no means the worst I have seen.
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$3,250 / £2,595 / €3,125
 RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask |  RARE RAF Type D oxygen mask |
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RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions.
Rare wartime issue wide oxygen mask tube which was specifically for issue to air gunners and those flying in crew positions exposed to the elements, to alleviate freezing. These were marked with a white band to ease of recognition in stores etc. The wider tube was eventually adopted for all crew positions later in the war. These early banded tubes are quite rare. Tube has minor stress creases in the corrugations and slight deformity at the mask end but no damage. Overall very good condition.
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$320 / £250 / €305
 RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions |  RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions |
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 RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions |  RARE wide rubber corrugated oxygen mask tube for Air Gunners and aircrew flying in exposed positions |
RAF Type D oxygen mask blanking cap.
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Scarce accessory for the rare RAF Type D oxygen mask. This is the chamois covered alloy cap with a hinge that attached to the front of the Type D oxygen mask as issued. This was used when the mask was worn for oxygen only, without communications. A hard-to-find accessory. Excellent condition,
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$135 / £105 / €125 email to secure this item
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RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments.
A very good RAF Type Q oxygen mask (the Types P and Q were the exact same mask, just 2 different sizes, with Q being the smaller). Mask body is good, pliable black rubber with a resin exoskeletal housing, fitted with microphone, cord and plug. It uses the standard locking chain mechanism for attaching to the helmet. Rubber has one minor split on the inside of the face-piece but this does not show on display. Fitted with a green rubber corrugated hose which has an insulated inner tube to prevent freezing. Early P and Q masks are becoming more and more difficult to source, especially in good condition.
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$225 / £172 / €205
 RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |  RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |
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 RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |  RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |
 RAF Type Q oxygen mask with insulated tube and chain attachments |
RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets.
Interesting early example of the RAF issue
A-13A pressure demand oxygen mask which is actually a modified US made mask (later examples were made in the UK under licence from MSA). After trials with the Type J and M masks, the RAF decided the US made masks were superior and used them as interim while the P and Q masks were under development. Condition is very good indeed; the rubber facemask is superb, tube is excellent and all fittings and hardware are present. As is often the case, some of the plastic edging to the microphone switch assembly has chipped away but this doesn't affect the function in any way. A very good example.
Please note: the US mask helmet clip seen in some of the photos is NOT included! It got caught up in the strap by accident while photographing the mask!
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$175 / £138 / €162​
 RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |  RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |
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 RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |  RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |
 RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |  RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |
 RAF A-13A pressure breathing oxygen mask for early jets. |
Early fast jet RAF oxygen mask, Type M-2.
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One of the early jet age RAF masks which was issued for a very brief time and ultimately dropped in favour of the US A-13A mask. Black rubber mask body complete with tube and extension hose for attaching to the pressure jerkin. Mask is in good shape, the rubber nice and pliable, but some slight wear and a small tear to the interior skirt where the rubber is very thin, and the maleable nose wire protrudes very slightly at the top of the mask. That said, these are minor issues and the mask displays very well. Fitted with correct harness and clip and tagged for RAF stores. Excellent for early-mid 1950s Cold War exhibit.
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$120 / £98 / €112
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Box of 2 unused filter canisters for WWII USN MSA oxygen rebreather kit dated 1943.
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A scarce accessory for the US Navy rebreather apparatus carried in most USN aircraft for use with the Type C oxygen mask and others. These filters mount on the side of the apparatus and contained charcoal for filtering out CO2 during the rebreathing process. Two original and unopened canisters contained in their original manufacturer's packing box as issued, USN property marjed and dated July 1943. The boxes evidently got damp at some point and there is surface rust on the green canisters which has stained the paper labels, however the labels are intact and still legible.
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$95 / £75 / €88
 Box of 2 filter canisters for USN MSA rebreather kit |
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RAF issue A-13A oxygen mask
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Scarce pressure demand oxygen mask of US design and origin, first used by USAAF pilots in WWII. This is a 1950s US made example by MSA with Sierra Engineering hardware. Later RAF issue masks were made under license in the UK. They were used by RAF jet pilots for a short time in the 1950s while the Air Ministry worked on developing a suitable pressure breathing mask of the their own. The RAF version had a Type 57 microphone installed with the external switch. Mask is in great condition, the rubber excellent with no stiff or sticky spots, fabric tape with a name and details written on, good hose/tube with connector and chain, and dated 54/55/56.
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$175 / £138 / €162
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RAF Type M2 pressure breathing oxygen mask, unissued, still packed in box in perfect condition.
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The Type M oxygen mask was the first purpose built pressure breathing mask developed for use in RAF fast/high altitude jets (the Type J being based on the body of the H mask). The first version was made from blue rubber and featured a simply hook fastening on the right hand side. The M2 was moulded in black rubber and had a more complicated spring clip mechanism for attaching to the helmet. This M2 mask is in absolutely pristine condition; removed from its box only for photographing, it still has all its padding, packing and tags attached. The mask is dated 1959 (repacked in 1961 on the box). It was the forerunner of the Type P and Q masks. A rare mask which had a very short service life.
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$180 / £140 / €168
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RAF oxygen mask helmet clip.
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The correct wartime issue flat clip for attaching to the Type C, D and E flying helmet in order to secure a Type E*, G or H oxygen mask in place. A hard-to-find accessory. Two styles available - I will try to accommodate your preference. Several available but when they're gone, they're gone!
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$45/ £35 / €42 each
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RAF face-defenders for B helmet/D mask.
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"Face-defenders", so-called because they protected the face from "freezer-burn" when coming into contact with the inner press stud fasteners on the B helmet and D mask when flying at high altitudes. These were usually sewn to the edges of the D mask into the appropriate position for a snug fit of the mask. This pair show use but are almost a perfect match - one with clear Air Ministry crown and stores ref. information. Would be the perfect companion for the D mask offered for sale!
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$75 / £60 / €70
 RAF face-defenders for B helmet/D mask |
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WWII USN Type C oxygen mask extension hose by MSA.
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Black rubber hose, approx. 52" in length, with screw-in connections at each end for extending the length of the breathing tube on the MSA Type C oxygen mask from the mask to the delivery canister / oxygen source. Unissued and unused, couple of depressions in the rubber but totally flexible and still retains a great MSA label attached. Excellent condition.
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$65 / £53 / €60
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