APH-5 Helicopter Helmet (Vietnam War)

Sunday April 12th, 2020 admin

In 1958 the Army officially adopted its first flight helmet for aircrew members. Unofficially worn by some Army pilots since 1954, the Navy designed Aviator Protective Helmet Number 5, or APH-5, was the Army’s first attempt at providing a helmet “capable of ultimate protection and yet [be] comfortable.” The helmet […]

Aircrew Customized TLBV

Thursday August 22nd, 2019 admin

Army Aircrew customized IIFS Tactical Load-Bearing Vest. Left section: HABD pouch and strobe light pouch. Right section: PRC-90 radio pouch and first aid kit / sea water dye marker pouch. Furthermore, lanyard was sewn in every pouch, including those original ones.  

American Body Armor 160th SOAR Body Armor

Tuesday August 13th, 2019 admin

(Official description acquired) Brand American Body Armor & Equipment Inc. Item Name Body Armor for Aircrew Color/Size Black, X-Large Part Number A1-TAC-DPSO Date Oct, 1990 (label) Reference Link (acquired)

AFH-1 Helicopter Helmet (1968)

Saturday June 8th, 2019 admin

In 1962 the Army began developing an improved version of the APH-5. Combat experience in Vietnam led the Army to develop a flight helmet with better ballistic protection. Introduced in 1965, the new Anti-fragmentation Flight Helmet, or AFH-1, was fielded. Whereas the APH-5 was standard issue throughout the Army, the […]

MC-140 Helicopter Support Team Helmet

Monday April 15th, 2019 admin

  Model-Size-NSN sheet Model / Size / NSN Regular / Medium Large Assign Date MC-140 Helicopter Support Team Helmet 8415-01-157-4806 8415-01-157-4807 1983-07-06 MC-140A Amphibious Crewman Helmet (acquired) (acquired) (acquired) MC-140B Artilleryman’s Helmet w/ Comm 8415-01-157-4808 8415-01-157-4809 1983-07-06 MC-140C Artilleryman’s Helmet w/o Comm 8415-01-157-4810 8415-01-157-4811 1983-07-06 MC-140D USMC Motorcycle Helmet w/ […]

GUU-1/P .38 Revolver Holster (1963)

Friday February 15th, 2019 admin

Carried by APs, SPs, Aircrews, USAF INTEL personnel in the field. This holster is for S&W Model 15 Combat Masterpiece, a four inch barreled, target sighted .38 Special revolver.   Stock Number Reference: Holster, Revolver, GUU-1/P FSN: 1095-819-8591 Assign Date: Unknown

Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (Modern)

Tuesday February 6th, 2018 admin

Stock Number Reference: Universal Camouflage Coat Coat, Aircrew, Combat Assign Date: 2005-01-12/2005-01-13 Chest Sz / Height Sz SHORT REGULAR LONG X-SMALL 8415-01-526-9728 8415-01-526-9227 8415-01-526-9231 SMALL 8415-01-526-9234 8415-01-526-9238 8415-01-526-9240 MEDIUM 8415-01-526-9243 8415-01-526-9248 8415-01-526-9252 LARGE 8415-01-526-9649 8415-01-526-9651 8415-01-526-9655 X-LARGE 8415-01-526-9661 8415-01-526-9666 8415-01-526-9669 Trousers Trousers, Aircrew, Combat Assign Date: 2005-01-13 Waist Sz / […]

Air Force HAU-15/P Cold Weather Flyer’s Gloves (Modern)

Wednesday December 28th, 2016 admin

Shown pair contract dated 2005. It’s fire-resistant.   Stock Number Reference: Intermediate Cold Flyer’s Glove, HAU-15/P Size NSN Assign Date 5 8415-01-446-9247 1997-07-21 6 8415-01-446-9248 1997-07-21 7 8415-01-446-9252 1997-07-21 8 8415-01-446-9253 1997-07-21 9 8415-01-446-9254 1997-07-21 10 8415-01-446-9256 1997-07-21 11 8415-01-446-9259 1997-07-21

Mounted General Purpose First Aid Kit (Modern)

Tuesday October 11th, 2016 admin

Hung inside vehicle or aircraft by four LTD snaps. Shown set contract number dated 2007.   Stock Number Reference: First Aid Kit, General Purpose NSN: 6545-00-919-6650 Assign Date: Unknown Content List: Nomenclature NSN Qty. CASE, MEDICAL INSTRUMENT AND SUPPLY SET, NYLON, NONRIGID, NO. 2 6545-00-912-9860 1ea DRESSING, FIRST AID 6510-00-159-4883 […]

GS/FRP-2 Summer Flyer’s Gloves (Modern)

Tuesday September 13th, 2016 admin

Shown two pairs contract number dated post 2000.   Stock Number Reference: Gloves, Summer, Flyer’s, Type GS/FRP-2 Sage Green Size NSN Assign Date 5 8415-01-040-2012 1977-05-04 6 8415-01-040-1453 1977-05-02 7 8415-01-029-0109 1976-10-14 8 8415-01-029-0111 1976-10-14 9 8415-01-029-0112 1976-10-14 10 8415-01-029-0113 1976-10-14 11 8415-01-029-0116 1976-10-14   Tan and Black Assign Date: […]

Aircrew Body Armor (a.k.a. “Chicken Plate”)

Tuesday December 22nd, 2015 admin

The need for body armor capable of defeating large caliber armor piercing rounds became a priority with the advent of “airmobile” combat as evidenced in Vietnam. Helicopter and recon aircraft crew members originally made due with body armor developed for ground forces, namely the Nylon M-1952 vest and the Nylon/Doron […]