{"product_id":"original-czech-aircrew-helmet","title":"Czech Aircrew Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese are sold as collectors pieces and have not been sized. All helmets come with the \u003cstrong\u003eshell, internal headset, throat microphone and downlead. Other fittings may not be included. \u003c\/strong\u003eThese are not to be used as PPE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original Czech Aircrew Helmet issued to military flight crews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCold War Aviation History\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued to \u003cb\u003eCzechoslovak Air Force\u003c\/b\u003e helicopter and transport crews during the Cold War era, these helmets provided aircrews with head protection and integrated radio communications. Each helmet retains its original military character, making it an exceptional display piece for Cold War militaria collectors and aviation history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShell Construction and Hardware\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet is built around a lightweight \u003cb\u003eglass-reinforced plastic (GRP) shell\u003c\/b\u003e featuring a protective outer finish and a heavy \u003cb\u003eleather-trimmed rim\u003c\/b\u003e with hand stitching. Heavy-duty metal snaps and leather retention straps secure the inner assembly, providing a durable shell design engineered for tight cockpit environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommunications and Internal Lining\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the helmet features a soft leather lining and padded ear cups housing the internal headset. An adjustable leather \u003cb\u003ethroat microphone\u003c\/b\u003e with a zippered housing straps around the neck to pick up vocal vibrations through engine noise, wired directly to a heavy-duty \u003cb\u003emulti-pin aircraft radio plug\u003c\/b\u003e downlead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a genuine piece of Cold War Czechoslovak aviation history to your military collection today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surplus Quartermasters","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":56040972321153,"sku":"SKU8562K-Green","price":89.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":56040972353921,"sku":"SKU8562K-White","price":84.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0220\/2076\/files\/e5b60093e67b3ab222450ba4b6670be3.webp?v=1785920397","url":"https:\/\/forces-uniform-and-kit.myshopify.com\/products\/original-czech-aircrew-helmet","provider":"Surplus Quartermasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}