Hello everyone, it’s been a while!
Today I would like to introduce an IJN Summer Flight Helmet that officially entered service in May 1940. I am restoring this helmet by request.
Here is the rare and precious flight helmet. It's condition is very deteriorated. The leather has cracks and tears. There is dirt, rust and discoloration from 70 + years of neglect.
Rear View
The button is missing for the right side goggle strap.
The overall leather is also showing signs of hardening.
The visor snap has been pulled through the leather on the male end and is still attached to the female snap. Blue/green rust has formed a bond.
Now let's take a look at the restoration！
Let's start at the visor snap.
First, the blue rust was removed, and the male snap was put back in place.
It is now able to fasten and unfastened properly.
Since most of the chinstrap was missing, a new one had to be fabricated.
Finished product after restoration.
The overall dirt and rust have been cleaned up.
Tears and cracks were also repaired.
The original appearance of IJN May 1940 officially adopted summer flight helmet has been restored.
Can you see the inner ears? The lid to cover the hole has been sewn on so as not to lose it.
The inner lid is being removed.
The beautiful reddish brown color, the original color of the flight helmet, is coming out.
Everything is integrated with the goggles.
It is really a wonderful flight helmet.
Click here to see the page about IJN May 1940 officially adopted summer flight helmet.
IJN May 1940 officially adopted flight helmet ② | akatonbo123 (ameblo.jp)
Thank you very much for the opportunity to restore this very rare flight helmet. It was a precious time for me.
I sincerely hope that it will be passed on to the next generation as a historical legacy.
See you all next time!
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