Lot 99
Aviation - Gordon Cooper's Flight Helmet. A striking bright metallic orange flight helmet with black leather interior, sun visor and kacki oxygen mask. An ID label under the left earphone reads: "Protection, Inc. California, Name: G. Cooper, Date: 5-28-68, Model 4BM-3492, Serial Number LIN4987". There is a black "COOP" decal on the back of the helmet. ALSO included is a green padded helmet bag by Satellite Outerwear Corp. with a drawstring closure. Cooper may have worn this helmet when flying NASA T-38 trainers as well as during recreational flying, as the leather shows wear. A great addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
Ex. the astronaut LeRoy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper Estate collection.
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| Realized $2,530 |
