U.S. FLYER DISPLAYS NEW PROTECTIVE HELMET. A U.S.

U.S. FLYER DISPLAYS NEW PROTECTIVE HELMET. A U.S. flyer, operating a machine gun aboard a plane, wears a new-type helmet designed to provide protection from enemy anti-aircraft fire to the head and neck of aerial gunners. Lined with sponge rubber to reduce shock and concussion, the helmet is made up of many small metal squares and is draped over the shoulders to overlap the protective vest worn by air crewmen.