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To: ansel12
"Does anyone know what a fighter pilots helmet would have cost in 1982?"

IIRC the USMC/Navy helo pilot's helmet 1974-78 time frame was about $300.

The helo helmet was a dual visor and a bit heavier than the fighter pilot helmet. They had a single visor which had to be swapped for night flying. We had both stored in the helmet at all times.

It weighted about 3 lbs, IIRC.


15 posted on 02/24/2012 6:45:34 PM PST by BwanaNdege (Man has often lost his way, but modern man has lost his address - Gilbert K. Chesterton)
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To: BwanaNdege

Thanks, I traded a newer model for some knives around 1982.


17 posted on 02/24/2012 7:17:17 PM PST by ansel12 (Romney is unquestionably the weakest party front-runner in contemporary political history.)
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