We went to a World War II reenactment and airshow this past weekend. All of the reenactors were eager to share their knowledge and passion about that part of history. I was astounded to learn that almost everything item there was collected by the individuals, and they go to great lengths to find and preserve even everyday items that were used by the soldiers.
It was fun to watch the airshow with all the old planes doing loops and rolls. Somehow I don’t think that this helmet would protect the pilot very well is things went amiss, but I’m sure it was state-of-the-art armor at the time.
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Interesting interpretation of headgear! It certainly doesn’t look very sturdy!
I would not want to depend on it.
Brilliant entry for the challenge. That helmet looks like it would be hot and uncomfortable and as you say, I wonder what protection it offered.
It was very hot that day. I could not believe the actors stayed in the heavy uniforms all day.
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Fascinating image, looks like a protective helmet for a ground crew.
I would still want something sturdier!
How interesting. Good photograph.
The whole day was interesting. I’m not sure how I feel about war reenactments.