WWI SOPWITH CAMEL RFC ORIGINAL 1ST PATTERN LEATHER FLYING HELMET AND TRIPLEX TWIN LENS PADDED FLYING GOGGLES

Whilst these original, early WWI Triplex, circular, double lens, fur-lined eye cup flying goggles predated the later RFC standardised Triplex flying goggles which featured the more recognisable ’ tear-drop' lens, many RFC pilots and observers continued to wear the circular lens goggles due to their streamlined, low profile and comfortable fit.

Each Triplex lens is housed in its circular brass frame backed onto a canvas/leather ‘cup’ with fur-lined padding running across the bridge of the nose which provided a close and more comfortable fit. 

Over 100 years old and understandably showing their age with some fraying and a partially exposed wire frame on the right eye cup, the goggle's straps and leather are remarkably intact for what is undoubtedly the forerunner of today’s modern aviator goggles.

The 1st pattern, RFC Leather Flying Helmet features a tailored, adjustable neck and ear flaps togther with a brass chin buckle as well as a leather drop down visor.

Whilst the left ear flap is missing and stitching repairs to a couple of leather panel joins are visible, the helmet still retains the original brass poppers mounted on the aged-softened leather.

Displayed together on their custom manikin head mounted on its 100 year old mango wood stand with engraved plaque, this incredibly rare WW1 RFC pilot flying gear combo also features an amazingly detailed, hand-built 1/48 scale model of the iconic WWI Sopwith Camel biplane mounted on a removable magnetic arm.  

This Sopwith Camel Collectable comes complete with detailed custom built 1/48 Scale Model, Full Size Manikin Display Head mounted on a Mango Wood Stand & Plaque plus Printed Fact Sheet. 

This is a sample of how your total display will look with the model perched above on its magnetic stand,

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