Original Item: Only One Available. British Royal Air Force Jet Pilot Flying Helmet known as a Bonedome. The Mk. 3A flying helmets were R.A.F issue from the early 1970`s and superseded the G-Type/Mk.1A combination and Mk.2 and 2A flying helmets. They were used by all front line pilots flying rotary and fixed wing aircraft, this included subsonic and supersonic aircraft, everything from early Hunters to Lightning’s. The Mk 3A was fitted with a boom mike for helicopter and light aircraft applications and Mk.3B had Oxygen-Mask hooks for use with the P/Q-Type oxygen-mask, both have the same internal specifications as the Mk.3C flying helmet. The Mk.3A/B helmet has a single visor which locks in various positions on the center rail, these visors were issued in various tints from clear to dark tinted and were eventually superseded by the twin visor Mk.3C helmet. This flying helmet is complete with an anti-glare visor, multiple replacement visors, headset, microphone inside oxygen mask and the original issue hard storage carry case.

The case is in excellent condition and has a label on the front Helmet MK. 3.A. Size Medium Stores Reference 22c/1301770. It has a plastic carry handle on the front. The lid is secured with two suitcase style locks. Inside the box it is foam lined, shaped to accept the helmet. Inside the lid it has a glasses size wallet and clear plastic name pocket.

The box is in excellent condition. The helmet is also in excellent condition. It is complete with headsets, a Microphone and TYPE P Oxygen mask. It has a nylon webbing suspension system fitted inside to give a comfortable fit. An anti-glare visor is fitted, comprising a center rail attachment and mechanism and a tinted acrylic anti-glare screen which is in perfect unmarked condition. It has a green paint finish with reflective tape cross on the top. The leather edge roll is good and the lining is very clean. The visor track mechanism is in working order. Overall a fantastic RAF Flying helmet!