Materials:

Leather

Wool

Uncharacterized Fabric

Ferrous Alloy

Non-Magnetic White Metal

Plastic

Dimensions:

Clothing (On Mannequin): 41 × 19 × 25cm (16 1/8 × 7 1/2 × 9 13/16 in.)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Physical Description:

Civilian Air Mail Pilot's flying helmet; black leather exterior shell with olive drab wool lining; chin strap with button snap; leather flaps with snaps to cover ear holes; old repair to front edge of chin strap and ear holes

Summary:

Air Mail Pilot’s Coat and Helmet

Lt. James Edgerton flew the mail from Philadelphia to Washington during the first scheduled air mail flight on May 15, 1918. He wore this helmet and coat during that flight. Edgerton left the Army in 1919 and became the Chief of Flying for the U.S. Air Mail Service.

Gift of James C. Edgerton

Credit Line:

Donated by Lt. James C. Edgerton

Inventory Number:

A19320001001

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition:

America by Air

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90618c159-20f2-4e3d-b0c5-42b9aec01d8f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19320001001