Model 116 helmets
Latest update 29 April 2008
Message 2533, May 27, 2001
Hi Docboink, I do believe you are correct in saying that the ALPHA Type117 was replaced by
the FFV Type116C set-up. I may be able to get more knowledge of them from the Royal
International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at the end of July.
Regards, Zipper One.
Message 2519, May 27, 2001
Yo Zipper One! Welcome back from Mildenhall. I am sure it was a stimulating experience.
Nice photo of the FFV Flyghjalm Typ 116C. Too bad I wasn't there with you, so as to be
able to create a diversion while you walked off, arm-in-arm with the mannikin! The
frequently abused term "to die for" does come to mind, when gazing upon all that
luxurious aluminum & polymeric wizardry. I understand the Typ 117 (Alpha) was replaced
by this set-up for the Gripen (?).
Cheers, DocBoink
Message 2518, May 26, 2001
Hi Zipper One, Very interesting helmet type 116C. Did you notice the yellow labels on the
oxygen mask and the back of the helmet? The one on the back of the helmet reads:
"Övningsmateriel Ej för flygning" which is Swedish for "Training
equipment Not for flight use".
Cheers, Steen
Message 2517, May 26, 2001
Hi everyone, I have just returned from the Mildenhall Air Show in Suffolk and the only
item of interest on display was this Swedish helmet on a mannekin next to the Swedish
gripen aircraft. Try as I may I was not able to beg, steal, borrow, buy or trade the
helmet for my collection!! The only answer I got for my requests were that it was more
than their life was worth to not return it back to Sweden on their return!! Maybe one
day..........!!!
Zipper One.