These World War II aviator goggles are a rubber-cushioned metal accessory used by Russian pilots of the World War II as well as by tank crews from 1942 to the present day. These vintage pilot goggles were originally developed in the 1930s and used throughout World War II to the present day by Russian tank crews after the Russian Air Force began to use hard hats instead of leather helmets and goggles. Russian Korean War “volunteers” flew Mig 15 jets against American F86 Saber jets wearing leather helmets and these goggles. These WW2 flight goggles are truly a collector's item right down to the original cardboard boxes. Manufactured by various factories, the rubber face pad had a variety of color backing fabrics that were never completely uniform. It was what was available on the particular day they were producing. Same story with the elastic strap. Different color different day!!! When these are gone, there will be no more.
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