Lot 748
International Latex, USAF MA-2 Helmet Assembly and Partial Pressure Suit (MC-4A). The white MA-2 helmet is complete with 1) fiberglas shell (USAF decal at top), 2) detacheable clear face shield (intact) with all hardware and oxygen hose, 3) green nylon skirt (ID reads: "Hood, Helmet, Flying, MA-2, Stock No. 8415-NL 28125-21, International Latex Corp, Dover, Delaware, ILC. Part No. SPD-1, Contract No. AF-33 (602) - 6199 Inspected: …"1957" (handstamp)", 4) communications gear including earphones and microphone, etc. Some minor faults should not detract.
The partial pressure suit ID label reads: "Coveralls, Pressurized, Hi Altitude, Anti-G / Type MC4A, Spec. Mil-C-25637, Size Large Long, / H.I. Garment Co. / Date of Mfg: May 1960 / …". Also included are a pair of cloth/leather gloves with ID label that reads: "Glove, P/N 647 / 8415-NL 25305-21, Size E / Contract AF 33 (602)-7728 / David Clark Company, Incorporated". and a "Cylinder and Regulator Assembly" with yellow "Acceptable or Serviceable Tag" (1961).
A scarce and seldom available lot of aviation memorabilia. This suit was only in use till 1964.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000.
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