Goggles
Item
Title
Goggles
Description
Goggles, Flying, Type MKVII with two spare lenses stored in a small cardboard box Blue painted metal finish in extremely poor condition Nose bridge section is currently attached incorrectly in the upside down position and missing a fastening nut. It is stamped with the Air Ministry A.M. mark which is worn and barely distinguishable These goggles utilise the 2-piece split lens principle, with strong metal frames and leather/chamois face cushions. A substantial leather strap with adjuster, is used to secure it to the head. Metal snaps on the leather strap are stamped with, Newey Pat. 201430-22
Identifier
989.051.002
Format
Provenance
Goggles, Flying, Type MkVII The MkVII goggle was made for the British Air Ministry as an RAF issue item. It came into service around the beginning of 1941, superseding all other marques that went before. It was immediately popular, as it allowed better vision and was much more comfortable than any of its predecessors. It utilises the 2-piece split lens principle, with strong metal frames and leather/chamois face cushions. A substantial elastic strap, with adjuster, is used to secure it to the head. The nose bridge section is stamped with the Air Ministry A.M. mark.
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