Goggles, Flying, Polaroid, Type B-8, USAAF
Genuine WWII USAAF Type B-8 Polaroid flying goggles, intended for aircrews.
Offering a wide field of vision, this black molded-rubber type soon became popular in other branches of service, such as armored crews.
Good overall condition; elastic band is still present.
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Genuine WWII USAAF Type B-8 Polaroid flying goggles, intended for aircrews.
Offering a wide field of vision, this black molded-rubber type soon became popular in other branches of service, such as armored crews.
Good overall condition; elastic band is still present.
