R.A.E. Bedford Test Observer grouping.

MK.IA (M) flying helmet, RAF Type G flying helmet and an RAF type H oxygen mask with oxygen tube, connectors etc. This grouping is attributed to Eric Hesketh of the Royal Radar Establishment, Malvern who was one of the longest serving flying observers largely flying from R.A.E.Bedford. Amassing over 1400 flying hours including deployments to Germany and attachments with the Navy.
Grouping consists of a MK.IA (M) flying helmet by Helmets Ltd. of Wheathampstead and dated 1965, a size 2 RAF Type G flying helmet and a 1966, Large size, RAF type H oxygen mask with oxygen tube, connectors, clip etc. All items are in good, used condition with marking etc., with various ownership details painted or marked in paint or ink. The H mask has some cracking and a repair around the microphone holder. Grouping is accompanied by a newspaper outlining the career of Eric Hesketh.

Code: 10633