Original WWII Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Type "B" Leather Flying Helmet - dated 1942 Category_Brunswick Parts The embossed number 8 may

The embossed number 8 may be seen below the latter location

The leather does have age

There are also proof marks on both the blade and hilt

The vest and breeches are of buff

Original WWII Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF Type "B" Leather Flying Helmet - dated 1942 Category_Brunswick Parts The embossed number 8 mayOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very rare Canadian manufactured Royal Canadian Air Force Type "B" leather flying helmet, in excellent unissued condition. Canadian pilots were sent to flying in the UK during the summer of 1940 and this is the archetypal WWII RAF flying helmet, as used during the Battle of Britain! Just like the British made counterpart, it is is constructed of leather with chamois lining. This version was never modified to