Jerry’s US Navy flight helmet by louannwarren

Jerry’s US Navy flight helmet

Jerry served 14 years of his 23 years in the Navy as an “Airdale” he flew on P-3 aircraft hunting Russian submarines. He says they had to wear their helmets on take offs and landings and during “condition 1’s”, high danger. This for the word of the month “old”, as the helmet is now 52 years old.
Great shot
October 7th, 2018  
WOW that is quite an item! Treasure!
October 7th, 2018  
Wonderful shot for old and great information. Thank you to him for his service.
October 7th, 2018  
It looks like it is still in good shape, ready for any high danger situations.
October 7th, 2018  
Bep
Great shot!
October 7th, 2018  
What memories this must evoke for him.
October 7th, 2018  
A wonderful reminder of his working life in the US Navy
October 7th, 2018  
Fits the challenge perfectly Lou Ann what a lovely memento of Jerry,s naval service, if it could speak just think what wondrous tales it would tell:)
October 7th, 2018  
A fantastic memory of past service to his country....that must be very precious to you all.
October 7th, 2018  
I'm sure you are glad you kept this even though thankfully there is no need now!
October 7th, 2018  
A great reminder of his service.
October 7th, 2018  
@bkbinthecity @sarah19 @mittens @henrir @gijsje @taffy @beryl @happypat @maggiemae @carole_sandford Thank you all for your wonderful comments. It really gave Jerry pause when he realized how old the helmet is now. @pcoulson Peter, he laughed and smiled when I told him your comment about the tales the helmet could tell. I’ve heard some of them and all I can say is “oh my”!
October 7th, 2018  
Wow...a piece of history and a memory of his service!
October 7th, 2018  
Wonderful treasure Lou Ann, what memories this would bring to Jerry's mind.
October 8th, 2018  
Great image!
October 8th, 2018  
Wow- it looks like it has a few bumps and bruises- thank you Jerry for serving our country so well!
October 8th, 2018  
This posting of his helmet must have elicited lots of memories and hopefully some stories as well. Thank you, Jerry, for serving your country!
October 8th, 2018  
What a wonderful shot to share - and what a courageous man your husband was. He deserves our thanks and gratitude for sure.
October 8th, 2018  
Such a lovely story behind this treasured helmet
October 8th, 2018  
@gardenfolk @happysnaps @kwind @olivetreeann @365karly1 @milaniet @bigmxx Thank you for your wonderful comments! Jerry’s time as an Air Dale were his best years in the Navy, oh the stories! Smile.
October 8th, 2018  
What a fab thing to keep, I would never have thought it was that old
October 8th, 2018  
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