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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100887407765
ISBN-139780887407765
eBay Product ID (ePID)1107727
Product Key Features
Book TitleVintage Flying Helmets : Aviation Headgear before the Jet Age
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary Science, Industrial Health & Safety
Publication Year1997
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering
AuthorMick J. Prodger
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height9.2 in
Item Weight91.4 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN94-069862
Dewey Edition20
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal623/.66
SynopsisThis new book explores the history and development of early flying headgear throughout the pioneering nations in military and sport aviation, from the earliest exploits of the Wright Brothers, to the end of World War II. Drawn from aviation museums and private collections from around the world, the illustrated color section features over 1000 photographs depicting more than 650 different items of flying headgear: helmets, goggles, oxygen masks and accessories, including many unique personalizations and rarely seen items.