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WW2 British RAF Pilot Goggles Mk VIII 22C/4466 NEW from 1943

$ 316.8

Availability: 13 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Condition: New
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Region of Origin: Great Britain

    Description

    WW2 British RAF Pilot Goggles Mk VIII 22C/4466
    NEW including new box and impregnated ant-dimming cloth from 1943
    Excellent Condition.
    Physical description
    Goggles: pair of blue-painted metal-framed goggles fitted with split-angled glass eye-pieces set in a leather padded cushion. There is an adjustable elasticated fabric strap fitted with a metal hook and leather tab.
    History note
    The MkVIII goggles were the final and most successful of the RAF issue flying goggles during the Second World War. Introduced officially in October 1943, they were not supplied to aircrew until the earlier stocks were exhausted. The MkVIII's continued in RAF service until made obsolete by the introduction of fibreglass helmets fitted with drop-down visors.