Rare W.W.II. RAF Mk.I 'Dark Adaptation' Goggles. 1941 (Chris Balm Early Aviation & Motoring Items)

Rare W.W.II. RAF Mk.I 'Dark Adaptation' Goggles. 1941

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Rare pair of Royal Air Force night fighter pilot's Mk.I dark adaptation' goggles. Dating from around 1941.

These goggles were designed to be worn by night fighter pilots thirty minutes before take off. Their dark red lenses would help the pilot's eyes acclimatize to the darkness, giving him improved night vision from the very the beginning of the flight. These leather goggles are fitted with red laminated lenses and are stamped (across the bridge) with the Air Ministry reference "A.M. - 22C/575". The lenses can be changed by unscrewing the steel frames. Either side of the frames are two metal air vents, designed to prevent the build up of condensation on the lenses. Nice condition.

These goggles are illustrated in Mick Prodger's book, "Vintage Flying Helmets (Aviation Headgear Before The Jet Age).

Inventory No. A-439

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