Cap, Aviator's
Object number2016.42.3
MediumFabric; Leather; Wool; Rubber; Metal
Credit LineGift of Regis Bobonis
DescriptionAviator's green canvas fabric cap with earphones and chin strap.Dimensions10 x 10.75 x 6.25 in. (25.4 x 27.3 x 15.9 cm)InscriptionsElectrical cord ends in a metal plug with red rubber cover; red rubber has white text on side "PL-354".
Gray metal piece at center of electrical cord has inscribed text "HS-38".
MarksBlack fabric label inside helmet with silver embroidered text "TYPE [A-]9 / LARGE / DRAWING NO. 426686 / AC ORDER NO. / 42-19389-P. / PROPERTY / AIR FORCE, U.S. ARMY".
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
United States Air Force
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
Tuskegee Airmen
Related institution
Fifteenth Air Force
Related institution
332nd Fighter Group
Related institution
Federal Aviation Administration
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