FLYERS HELMET SZ & & 7 1/2. OILED & SMOOTH FLEXIBLE! CLEAN INSIDE GOGGLES ARE GLASS LENS GREEN, WEB SURROUNDS ARE GREAT, PROBABLE REPLACED STRAP, ALL ORIGINAL PERIOD.
This spherical ceramic ashtray commemorates the historic 1937 Tokyo-to-London record flight of the Japanese aircraft. Operated by the Asahi Shimbun newspaper company. Although the word “Kamikaze” later became internationally associated with Japanese suicide attacks during World War II, this aircraft had no connection to those missions. Was simply the name given to a celebrated prewar record aircraft. Across the upper section is the inscription. “Commemorating the Completion of the Asia-Europe Record Flight”. The aircraft is marked. “Kamikaze” or “Divine Wind”. A map traces the aircraft’s journey from Japan across Asia and Europe. Place names shown on the route include. The lower inscription reads. “A Great Journey of 15,000 Kilometers”. Is a classical expression referring to an extraordinarily long and ambitious journey, literally evoking the legendary giant bird. Flying across an immense distance. Below this is written. “Total Elapsed Time: 94 Hours, 17 Minutes and 56 Seconds”. These inscriptions transform the ashtray into a miniature visual record of the entire achievement. A Flight That Astonished the World. Flying from Tokyo to London may seem routine today, but in 1937 it represented the outer limit of aviation technology. There were no jet airliners, satellite navigation systems or modern weather forecasting networks. A journey of approximately 15,000 kilometers required careful fuel calculations, reliable mechanical performance, navigation across unfamiliar territory and repeated landings at airfields scattered across Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Kamikaze-Go departed Tokyo on April 6, 1937, and completed the journey in a total elapsed time of 94 hours, 17 minutes and 56 seconds. Its actual time in the air was slightly over 51 hours. The achievement established an internationally recognized record and made it the first Japanese-built aircraft to fly from Japan to Europe. At the time, the flight was a national sensation. It demonstrated that a Japanese-designed and manufactured aircraft could cross continents at a speed and level of reliability competitive with the world’s leading aviation nations. Connection to Japanese Military Aviation. Kamikaze-Go was based on the Mitsubishi. An advanced high-speed aircraft design that was subsequently adopted by the Imperial Japanese Army as the. Type 97 Command Reconnaissance Aircraft. It would not be accurate to describe this aircraft as a Zero fighter or as a direct predecessor of the Zero. However, it belonged to the same rapidly developing Japanese aviation industry that later produced famous military aircraft such as the Mitsubishi A6M Zero. The Ki-15 demonstrated several qualities that became characteristic of Japanese aircraft development during the late 1930s: speed, long range, relatively light construction and efficient use of engine power. This ashtray therefore stands at an interesting intersection between. Civilian record aviation, national prestige and the rapid development of Japan’s prewar military aviation industry. This was not merely a souvenir celebrating a long-distance journey. To people living in 1937, it represented a glimpse of the future. At a time when international air travel remained beyond the reach of most ordinary people, a Japanese aircraft had crossed almost the entire Eurasian continent in less than four days. The spherical form, illustrated route map, rising-sun markings and detailed flight statistics preserve the excitement that surrounded the achievement. Today, it is an unusual display piece for collectors of. Imperial Japanese military aviation. Early long-distance record flights. Japanese ceramic advertising and commemorative objects. There is age-related discoloration, surface wear and loss to portions of the painted aircraft design, particularly around the nose and engine area. Please review the photographs carefully for the condition and details. More than an ashtray, this is a surviving souvenir from the moment Japan announced its arrival on the world aviation stage. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
ORIGINAL WW1 – 30s GREEN GERMAN FLYERS HELMET SZ 58-59 OILED & SMOOTH FLEXIBLE! CLEAN INSIDE GOGGLES ARE LONG MISSING CUSHIONS, POSSIBLE DELAM? OR ORIGINAL YELLOW TINT??
PRE-WWII US ARMY AIR CORPS AIR ASSOCIATES FUR LINED LEATHER FLIGHT HELMET. Size large, made from heavy russet brown leather with fur lining and spec tag inside. Strap with buckle works fine. Shows some use but nice for it’s age. Thank you for your interest in our items. We hope your experience with Battleground Collectibles A division of Curts Gun Shop, INC. Will meet your expectations. Have a great day! Welcome to Battleground Collectables, a division of Curt’s Gun Shop, INC. We have been in business for over 40 years, our physical store is located in Mifflinville PA. We specialize in historical militaria and stock a wide variety of unique items. Hope you will stop in for a visit soon. M-F 10-6 and 9-4 on Saturdays. We strive to accurately describe each of our listings and add plenty of clear photos. We welcome sales from our customers around the world on items marked as such. Do not order items that specifically list US sales only. Many of the items we sell are at least 60 and in many cases more than 100 years old and in some cases have literally been through a war. We work hard to accurately describe each item and give an honest description that highlights and defect the item may have. More than just a pretty picture. Try Vendio Image Hosting. Make your listings stand out with FREE Vendio custom templates! FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager.
Erection Plans and Instructions Manual for the Douglas T2D-1 Torpedo-Bomber-Scout Airplane. This manual Contains approx 24 pages and is dated 1926/1927 depending on the page. See the attached photos for a sample of manual contents. These photos are from the actual manual. Because this manual is a original historic document, some pages may show normal wear and tear/usage and imperfections expected with age. AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OR OPERATION. IT WILL MAKE AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE FOR THE SCHOLAR, COLLECTOR, MODELER, OR AVIATION BUFF. THE INFORMATION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND I DO NOT GUARANTEE THE COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL.
Offered is an original and very rare erection manual for the Douglas T2D-1 torpedo bomber. This manual contains 16 pages and is dated between 12/14/1926 and 3/4/2027. The T2D-1 was the first twin-engine aircraft to be operated from an aircraft carrier and could be equipped with tires or floats. See the attached photos for a sample of manual contents. These photos are from the actual manual. Because this manual is a original historic document, some pages may show normal wear and tear/usage and imperfections expected with age. AND IS NOT TO BE USED FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OR OPERATION. IT WILL MAKE AN EXCELLENT REFERENCE FOR THE SCHOLAR, COLLECTOR, MODELER, OR AVIATION BUFF. THE INFORMATION IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND I DO NOT GUARANTEE THE COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL.
This is an extremely rare prewar aviation set from the Imperial Japanese Army, consisting of a pilot’s service cap and personal flight logbook , dated 1933 (Showa 8). The set includes key elements of early Japanese military aviation history-when flight was still a frontier, and pilots were national symbols of progress and sacrifice. This soft visor cap features an orange wool band, indicating affiliation with the Imperial Flying Association (Teikoku Hiko Kyokai /)-a semi-governmental organization founded in 1910 to promote aviation across Japan. The front bears the extremely rare aviation badge with a stylized propeller over paulownia leaves, used for training pilots and youth aviation programs. Caps like this were issued to cadets or reserve aviators undergoing training in cooperation with the military. The included logbook records flights on the Type 88 Reconnaissance Aircraft, known as the “Atsurio-shiki Ni-Hachi-gata” (?????). This aircraft, produced by Kawasaki, was a biplane used by the Japanese Army during the early 1930s, especially during the Manchurian Incident. The entries show active training flights, totaling 18 sorties and 2 hours 20 minutes of airtime. This set captures a specific moment in time: the early militarization of Japanese aviation, the rise of pilot culture, and the involvement of the Empire’s civilian air associations in preparing young men for war. It is not only a collectible-it’s a document of ambition, propaganda, and personal journey. Highly recommended for collectors of Imperial Japanese aviation and WWII ephemera. Own a Piece of History. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
