Goggles, Aviator's
Object number2016.42.2
MediumMetal/Leather/Glass/Fabric/Elastic/Ink
Credit LineGift of Regis Bobonis
DescriptionPilot's flight goggles. Gray metal frames with glass lenses and hinge at center. Frames are mounted on leather form; leather is gray on front and brown textured on reverse. Metal clasps at sides of goggles attach to white fabric and elastic double strap.Dimensions3 x 6.875 in. (7.6 x 17.5 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten initials(?) in ink on the strap "GE".
MarksInscribed product identification number on front center of goggles "A-N / 6530".
Historical NotesWilliam A. Johnston, a native of Sewickley, served as a Second Lieutenant with the 15th Air Force of the 332nd Fighter Group of the Tuskegee Army Air Corps from 1944 to the end of the war. Afterwards, Johnston worked for the Federal Aviation Administration and flew as a corporate pilot.
Previous owner
William A. Johnston Jr.
(1926 - 2005)
Related institution
Tuskegee Airmen
Related institution
Fifteenth Air Force
Related institution
332nd Fighter Group
Related institution
Federal Aviation Administration
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2000-2007
Willson
1941-1945
American Optical Company
1930-1949