Object Details
- Physical Description
- United States Army Air Service (USAAS) issue flying goggles; aluminum frames with cotton eye cups with fleece padding; glass lenses with discolored xylonite anti-shatter coating; broken elastic strap.
- Summary
- These flying goggles were of British design and were issued to United States Army Air Service (USAAS) aviators as part of their standard flying equipment during World War I.
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Credit Line
- Donated by Mrs. Mary E. "Mother" Tusch
- Materials
- Frames: Brass/copper alloy
- Lenses: Glass with xylonite coating
- Eye Pads: Cotton with fleece padding and steel wire, velvet
- Other: Leather, rubber
- Strap: Elastic
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 20.3 x 3.8 x 7cm (8 x 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)
- Type
- PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
