Royal Air Force MarkV111 Flying Goggles
 Catalogue Number: 1332 Royal Air Force MarkV111 Flying Goggles Category: Spectacles and lenses Sub-Category: Protective eyewear Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c1943 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Britain Description Of Item: Goggles with flat laminated lenses in grey metal housing surrounded by padded leather. Elastic strap with metal clip stamped 'LEVERS BRITISH MADE PAT No 530683'. W:19cm x D: 7.8cm Historical Significance: The RAF MkV111 design flying goggle was introduced in October 1943, and was still being used in the 1970's. How Acquired: Purchased by Kett Museum Date Acquired: September 2009 Condition: Good but lenses poor Location: Archive Office. Spectacles cabinet Drawer 3 |