Original U.S. Air Force Cold War B-52 Nuclear Force MB-3 Leather Flying Helmet with H-149/AIC Headset U.S. Badges neck guard apron is lot

neck guard apron is lot number stamped D220 and the interior

Gas Type: Green Gas

and assigned to Eighth AF

6 March to 5 April 1974

Note: The P-1853 Enfield and P-1864 Snider mainsprings are identical items

Original U.S. Air Force Cold War B-52 Nuclear Force MB-3 Leather Flying Helmet with H-149/AIC Headset U.S. Badges neck guard apron is lotOriginal Item: Only One Available. A grim reminder of the Cold War nuclear threat, the MB 3 helmet with H 149 AIC Headset was designed for comfort and protection for the earliest crews flying the B 52 Stratofortress on round the clock missions carrying nuclear missiles in the event of a strike ever being necessary. Made from white leather (white was supposed to be reflective in the event of a nuclear blast) with a hard shell that was padded with foam