WW2 RAF C Type Flying Helmet / G Type Oxygen Mask / Goggles Attributed Set as Worn *

WW2 RAF C Type Flying Helmet / G Type Oxygen Mask / Goggles Attributed Set as Worn

This is a superb grouping worn by 166286 Kenneth Joseph Cottle a RAF Lancaster Navigator.

Comprising:

Helmet: second pattern C type helmet with internal wiring loom. Complete with earphones wiring and jack plug. The interior with ink number 166286. Leather a good colour no damage to the leather and supple.

G type oxygen mask this remains in very good supple condition, although having been used, there is no splits to the nose or wire retaining loops. Complete with elasticated harness, microphone and wiring.

The oxygen tube is the correct wartime pattern, with brass AM stamped fitting and retaining bulldog clip. Tube VGC.

MKVIII Flying goggles these again in very good condition the strap still with some elasticity The leather padding and strap with the service number 166286. The goggles are contained in the original card box retaining spare tinted lenses and cleaning kit. The inside lid with pencil service number 166286.

The overall condition is VGC some service use, but close to as issued Circa 1944. A rare opportunity  to acquire an as worn complete set as issued to one man

166286 Kenneth Joseph Cottle enlisted at Oxford with the service number 1609339 and volunteered for aircrew as a Navigator. He was commissioned in November 1944 with the number 1609339. He started training in Canada in April 1944. Returning to the UK after various advance training units he was posted to 7 Squadron Pathfinder Force in June 1945 which operated the Avro Lancaster Bomber