An RAF Second World War brown leather Type C flying helmet with goggles estimated at £400-500 in the Halls (23% buyer’s premium) Books, Medals & Militaria Auction on August 21 soared to £3400.
Desirable as it was in itself, complete with complete with oxygen mask, microphone assembly and headphone connections, the helmet offered in Shrewsbury was named to F/Lt. Kennard, dated Feb ’42.