USAF Style 1 Protective Flight Helmet manufactured and patented by Cairns, attached to AN-H-15 Flight Helmet with special added snaps, circa 1945. (Bellsaviation.com) Capt. William Gates, 36th Fighter Group, and Major Jay Robbins, 1st Fighter Group, wearing Style 1 helmets over A-11 leather helmets.(LIFE and Best of Flightgear)
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