This is a British Zuckerman helmet officially designated the Civilian Protective Helmet which is in relic condition but with no rust or rust roles, damage due to the fact it has been over painted black to help preserve it. This is a solid piece which is not breaking up or falling apart. The helmet does not have any of its leather liner left in place it has been very nicely cleaned and is perfect for display or any collection. This helmet was recovered in the 1970’s from a field which was part of Biggin Hill airfield during the war. The helmet was used on the airfield and lost during the fighting on and over it in the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 or later between 1941-1945. The helmet comes with a A5 laminated information card with pictures.
RAF Biggin Hill was the location of some of the fiercest fighting in the Battle of Britain in 1940. It was one of the principal fighter bases protecting London and the Southeast. On August 18 1940, the Luftwaffe launched a major attack on the airbase dropping 500 bombs in 10 minutes. Immediately after the attack, personnel at the base rushed to fill in the craters that pockmarked the runway and it was back in use the same day. It remained a prime target for enemy bombers and was attacked again twelve times between August 1940 and January 1941.
This is a British Zuckerman helmet officially designated the Civilian Protective Helmet which is in relic condition but with no rust or rust roles, damage due to the fact it has been over painted black to help preserve it. This is a solid piece which is not breaking up or falling apart. The helmet does not have any of its leather liner left in place it has been very nicely cleaned and is perfect for display or any collection. This helmet was recovered in the 1970’s from a field which was part of Biggin Hill airfield during the war. The helmet was used on the airfield and lost during the fighting on and over it in the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 or later between 1941-1945. The helmet comes with a A5 laminated information card with pictures.
RAF Biggin Hill was the location of some of the fiercest fighting in the Battle of Britain in 1940. It was one of the principal fighter bases protecting London and the Southeast. On August 18 1940, the Luftwaffe launched a major attack on the airbase dropping 500 bombs in 10 minutes. Immediately after the attack, personnel at the base rushed to fill in the craters that pockmarked the runway and it was back in use the same day. It remained a prime target for enemy bombers and was attacked again twelve times between August 1940 and January 1941.
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