P-4A Flying Helmet

Description

This P-4A flying helmet has a white fiberglass shell, leather and twill sling, and a smoked visor.

It was worn by Colonel Rayvon Burleson, a pilot during his 30-year career who flew B-36, C-54, C-124, C-97, C-121, C-124, C-133, and C-130 aircraft. He served two tours of duty in Saigon during the Vietnam War as Director of Rescue and Commander of the 3rd Air Rescue and Recovery Group.

Filed In:
Era: Cold War
Personal Equipment & Helmets: Flying Helmet
Accession #:
2013-3242-0020-0012
Museum Location:
Not on display
Questions?

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Disclaimer

Every artifact in the Air Mobility Command Museum, including this one, is part of the United States Air Force Heritage Program. We are not able to loan or sell artifacts in the museum's collection.

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