Original U.S. 1950s USAF K-1 High Altitude Partial Pressure Flight Helmet - As Found Condition for Parts or Restoration - Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane Category_MG 42 Mounts and is definitely an upmarket

and is definitely an upmarket example of the "short" pattern

so we based on the condition we believe it to be original to the rifle

Snider types did not have this bulge

We have no information on where this came from

All bucks and straps appear to be present and in working order

Original U.S. 1950s USAF K-1 High Altitude Partial Pressure Flight Helmet - As Found Condition for Parts or Restoration - Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane Category_MG 42 Mounts and is definitely an upmarketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn and torn example of an exceptionally rare K 1 High Altitude Partial Pressure Helmet. The USAF 1950's era "Test Pilot" K 1 partial pressure helmet was used in such aircraft as the B 47, B 36, F 80, F 100, U 2 and various X planes. This example is missing the faceplate, and the hood is heavily torn and ripped into. This would be a great representation piece, or a restoration project! The K 1 high