// Flight Gear Collection
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JHMCS Hornet
Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System. Used in Swiss F/A-18 together with the new Missile AIM-9X. Standard SOLAS taped. Used in Fighter Squadron 11, 17 and 18.
Gentex MBU-23/P Oxygen Mask: Coiled communication cord Type CX-13126/A and AM-7067/A delta block amplifier, coiled extension cable, 3 pin disconnect at the end of the hose.
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HGU-55/P F/A-18 Hornet
This helmet is in service since the 90s as the standard equipment for the Swiss AF pilots with double bungee visors. SOLAS Taped with Squadron 11 markings. Used in Swiss F/A-18 Fighter Squadron 11, 17 and 18.
Gentex MBU-23/P Oxygen Mask: Coiled communication cord Type CX-13126/A and AM-7067/A delta block amplifier, coiled extension cable, 3 pin disconnect at the end of the hose.
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HGU-55 Patrouille Suisse >2007
"Patrouille Suisse” HGU-55 with bungee Visor and red / white Patrouille Suisse painting. Used since 2007 for the Patrouille Suisse F-5E.
Gentex HA/LP Low profile Oxygen Mask: Type CX-4707 coiled communications cord ending in U-174/U plug, 2 pin quick disconnect at the end of the oxy hose.
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HGU-55/P Patrouille Suisse <2006
"Patrouille Suisse” DH-150 Versions A: modified PRK-37 with bungee Visor and blue Patrouille Suisse painting. Used from mid 80s until 2006 for the Patrouille Suisse Hunter Mk58 and F-5E.
Gentex HA/LP Low profile Oxygen Mask: Type CX-4707 coiled communications cord ending in U-174/U plug, 2 pin quick disconnect at the end of the oxy hose.
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H-5 Patrouille Suisse
"Patrouille Suisse” H-5 helmet built by Gentex 1959 as MK2 and used for a short time by the US Navy. Helmet has gone trough two typical Swiss AF modifications, the installation of a british visor and the "gullwing cut" in the area above pilots eyes, to improve visibility. Blue Patrouille Suisse painting. Used from beginning until mid 80s for the Patrouille Suisse Hunter Mk58.
MS 22001 Oxygen Mask is modified to be used with british oxygen systems, 2 pin quick disconnect at the end of the oxy hose.
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HGU-55/P PC-21 and Hawk
This helmet is in service since the 90s for Swiss AF pilots. Double visor helmet. The helmet came in service with the British Hawk Mk66. Now the helmet is reused in the Pilatus PC-21 Turbo Trainer.
Gentex HA/LP Low profile Oxygen Mask: Type CX-4707 coiled communications cord ending in U-174/U plug and 3-pin quick disconnect at the end of the oxy hose
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HGU-55/P Mirage III RS
AMIR (Mirage III RS) Helmet. Double visor, with special visor cover shaped to not interfere with the initiating handle of the Martin Baker ejection seat aircraft was equipped with. Helmet is painted with the same colours as the airplane. Used from mid 80s until the Mirage retired.
Gentex HA/LP Low profile Oxygen Mask: Type CX-4707 coiled communications cord ending in U-174/U plug, “Mirage” quick disconnect at the end of the oxy hose
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HGU-55/P Tiger
This helmet is in service since the 90s as the standard equipment for the Swiss AF pilots with double bungee visors.
Used in F5s, PC-7, PC-9 and F/A-18.
Scott MBU-5/P Oxygen Mask from the 1960s through the 1980s. The mask is complete with frosted offset [aka "J"] bayonets, type CX-4707 coiled communications cord ending in U-174/U plug, military impedance microphone.
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DH-150 Tiger
Introduced with the F-5E Tiger and used also with the Mirage III. It was then discovered that the initiating handle of the Martin Baker ejection seat installed on the Mirage could interfere with the double visor cover, due to this the helmet was modified with a new shaped visor cover.
Scott MBU-5/P Oxygen Mask from the 1960s through the 1980s. The mask is complete with frosted offset [aka "T"] bayonets, type CX-4707 coiled communications cord ending in U-174/U plug, military impedance microphone.
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DH-151 Tiger
DH-151 Versions A: modified PRK-37 with single Swiss-bungee Visor. Used from early 80s, until the HGU-55/P was delivered, in all airplanes.
Scott MBU-5/P Oxygen Mask from the 1960s through the 1980s. The mask is complete with frosted offset [aka "J"] bayonets, type CX-4707 coiled communications cord ending in U-174/U plug, military impedance microphone.
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EFA-T21 Mirage III S
EFA (Etudes et Fabrications Aeronautiques)T21 of french origin, used on Mirage IIIS aircraft for Hi-Altitude intercept missions until end of 80s.
It was worn with EFA ARZ 30 pressure suit and white leather SGP-25 protecting overall.
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Guéneau-Géno 316 Hunter:
In service on different type of jet and "slow movers" like helicopters and both Pilatus PC-6 Porter and P-3. As well used in Hunter Mk58, Mirage and Tiger. This helmet did not stay for a long time in the service due to the heavy weight.
Scott MBU-5/P Oxygen Mask from the 1960s through the 1980s. The mask is complete with frosted offset [aka "T"] bayonets, communications cord ending onto helmet, military impedance microphone.
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H-5 Venom
Built by Gentex 1959 as MK2 and used for a short time by the US Navy. Helmet has gone trough two typical Swiss AF modifications, the installation of a british visor and the "gullwing cut" in the area above pilots eyes, to improve visibility. The H-5 was employed from the 60s till the mid of the 80s.
MS 22001 Oxygen Mask is modified to be used with british oxygen systems, 2 pin quick disconnect at the end of the oxy hose. Mask was used by Venom, Vampire and Hunter pilots.
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PA-481
"Stoffhaube". Based on the Type "E" british helmet design, this cloth helmet was used on Vampire and Venom before the introduction of ejection seats, and with the Pilatus P-3 trainer.
Oxygen Mask and T-30 laringophone, used by the pilot for communication purposes.
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Frecce Tricolori
This HGU-33 helmet is the standard equipment for the Italien Display Team "Frecce Tricolori". Single visor helmet.
Used in Aeromachi MB-339
Gentex MBU-12 Oxygen Mask: Type CX-4707 coiled communications cord ending in U-174/U plug and 3-pin quick disconnect at the end of the oxy hose
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Thunderbirds
This HGU-33 helmet is the standard equipment for the US Air Force Display Team "Thunderbirds". Single visor helmet.
Used in Lockheed Martin F-16
Gentex MBU-12 Oxygen Mask: Type CX-4707 coiled communications cord ending in U-174/U plug and 3-pin quick disconnect at the end of the oxy hose
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Blue Angels
This HGU-33 helmet is the standard equipment for the US Navy Display Team "Blue Angels". Single gold-visor helmet.
Used in Boeing F/A-18
Boom Mike
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VX-31 USN Test Squadron
This HGU-68 helmet is the standard equipment for the US Navy pilots with bungee visor. 3M Taped with VX-31 Test Squadron markings.
Used in Boeing F/A-18
Gentex MBU-16/P Oxygen Mask: Coiled communication cord Type CX-13126/A and AM-7067/A delta block amplifier, coiled extension cable, 3 pin disconnect at the end of the hose.
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