Description
Operation Tailwind was a covert incursion into southeastern Laos during the Vietnam War
we ALSO have Du Bois's A-2 leather flight jacket which has a matching 22nd Squadron patch
with no play in the the crossguard or handle
the Navy sent a message fleet-wide
Complete with a short patent leather visor and a thin black patent leather chinstrap which is secured by two small brass buttons
Original U.S. Late WWII M1 McCord Rear Seam Helmet with Int'l Molded Plastics Liner and Helmet Net MP 40 Operation Tailwind was a covertOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a late WWII Produced M1 Helmet, with a rear seam swivel bale shell by McCord, and a "High Pressure" liner by International Molded Plastics. It also is fitted with a lovely helmet net, fitted with pieces of brown and green colored burlap, to help increase the camouflage profile. It shows wear consistent with service, and likely saw some service post war, but it is still in quite good