The Vietnam War

Plastic bandoleer, holds 6 XM651E1 CS grenades.   Nomenclature and stock number acquired.

In 1958 the Army officially adopted its first flight helmet for aircrew members. Unofficially worn by some Army pilots since 1954, the Navy designed Aviator Protective Helmet Number 5, or APH-5, was the Army’s first attempt at providing a helmet “capable of ultimate protection and yet [be] comfortable.” The helmet […]

Dec, 1970 dated, contract number 1971 dated, wool pile insulation.   Stock Number Reference: Jacket, Flyer’s, Man, Intermediate, MA-1 Assign Date: Unknown Size-FSN Sheet Size FSN Small 8415-818-9133 Medium 8415-818-7352 Large 8415-818-7353 X-Large 8415-818-7354

Can be used as a canvas waterproof treatment, or waxing a sewing thread. Feb, 1967 dated.   Stock Number Reference: Beewax, Technical FSN: 9160-253-1173 Assign Date: Unknown

Stock Number Reference: Jacket, Flying, Man’s, Light Zone, L-2B Assign Date: Unknown Size-FSN Sheet Size FSN Small 8415-817-0597 Medium 8415-817-0598 Large 8415-817-0595 X-Large 8415-817-0596

These modified suspenders are based on an XL sized, 1967 dated M-1956 Suspenders. The mainly modification is a pair of additional front straps and backpack connectors, seem to be used with M-1945 Field Pack (or its local copy). Considering those countries/regions who used America made M-1956 LCE and M-1945 Field […]

This is a special microphone designed to keep your voice from being heard by any one else when speaking. There is a Push To Talk switch on top of the “nose”. The resulting sound is very crisp and easy to understand.   Stock Number Reference: Microphone, Voice Silencer, M-153/U FSN: […]

Stock Number Reference: Cover, Nylon, For Collapsible Canteen FSN: 8465-889-3769 Assign Date: Unknown

Stock Number Reference: Cover, Canteen, Collapsible, 2 Quart FSN: 8465-927-7485 Assign Date: 1966-08-22

Stock Number Reference: Cap, Intermediate, Cold Weather (A-2) Assign Date: Unknown Size-FSN Sheet Size FSN Small (6⅝ – 6¾) 8415-753-5607 Medium (6⅞ – 7) 8415-753-5608 Large (7⅛ – 7¼) 8415-753-5609 X-Large (7⅜ – 7½) 8415-753-5610

In 1962 the Army began developing an improved version of the APH-5. Combat experience in Vietnam led the Army to develop a flight helmet with better ballistic protection. Introduced in 1965, the new Anti-fragmentation Flight Helmet, or AFH-1, was fielded. Whereas the APH-5 was standard issue throughout the Army, the […]

Stock Number Reference: Case, Carrying, For Flying Helmet And Oxygen Mask FSN: 8145-753-2901 Assign Date: Unknown

Carried by APs, SPs, Aircrews, USAF INTEL personnel in the field. This holster is for S&W Model 15 Combat Masterpiece, a four inch barreled, target sighted .38 Special revolver.   Stock Number Reference: Holster, Revolver, GUU-1/P FSN: 1095-819-8591 Assign Date: Unknown

An alternative to the gold-plated visor was developed in the form of a gold-plated lens for the well-known B-8 or M-1944 goggles. These could be worn when needed and otherwise tucked away in their protective box. According to PACAF regulations this modification goggle kits are used in multiplace aircraft where […]

Intergrated with MK-525/G or MK-1036/G headset-microphone kit. Ballistic-protective nylon main body.   Stock Number Reference: Helmet, Combat Vehicle Crewman’s, T56-6 Data Item with MK-525/G with MK-1039/G Assign Date Unknown 1967-01-16 FSN Size Regular 8415-082-2066 8415-926-9991 Size Large 8415-082-2067 8415-926-9992