WWII RAF Flight Helmet Group with Type G Oxygen Mask - Idd

A superb and well-preserved WWII-era Royal Air Force pilot headgear set, all attributed to the same individual, with multiple items marked by hand or stamped with identifying details.The grouping includes the following key components:RAF Type C Flying Helmet with Avionics – This excellent example features the pilot’s initials “BE” painted on the crown, with a service number printed beneath the left earpad. The leather remains in excellent condition, supple and well cared for. Size is likely Medium. Complete with original earphones and wiring harness, making this an ideal centerpiece for display or collection.RAF Type G Oxygen Mask – Fully intact, showing light wear to the rubber in areas of face contact, consistent with use. The elastic harness straps have relaxed over time, as expected, but the mask remains complete and well-formed. Still fitted with original avionics and connectors, this mask presents beautifully.RAF Leather Aviator Gauntlets – Slant-Zip Style – A classic and highly sought-after pair of Air Ministry-marked gloves, size 9, with the owner’s name inked inside (partially illegible but potentially researchable). The gloves show field use, with wear and some fingertip damage, but remain a visually striking and desirable example. Zippers are functional, enhancing their display appeal.RAF MK VIII Flying Goggles – These iconic goggles retain their correct form with clear lenses and frame. The elastic strap has lost most of its tension, but the overall appearance remains ideal for display as part of a full RAF flight gear ensemble.This grouping offers a rare opportunity to acquire a well-matched, personalized set of wartime RAF flying gear, with strong character, excellent display quality, and identifiable elements that invite further research. A must-have for serious collectors of WWII aviation memorabilia.