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Wwii Original German Luftwaffe Lkp W101 Winter Flight Helmet Marked

WWII ORIGINAL GERMAN LUFTWAFFE LKP W101 WINTER FLIGHT HELMET MARKED. DESCRIPTION: Offered to you is this original German WW2 Luftwaffe LKP W101 leather winter flight helmet. These flight helmets are made of brown natural leather, with lamb wool on the inside to prevent the airmen from the severe cold. These flight helmets were used during [Continue]

WW2 German LKpS100 Fliegerkopfhaube Summer Flight Helmet BATTLE OF BRITAIN

31216, as used by many German pilots throughout the early stages of WW2. During WW1, most pilots quickly realized the need for protective headgear due to the cold weather effects while in an open cockpit. As no headgear was readily available, pilots were forced to utilize commercially produced leather motorcycle and automobile helmets. During WW2, [Continue]