Motorcycle helmet F-16
Message 1340:
Hi everyone, I just know someone will come up with the answer to my question !! In a
Government Surplus Store today I came across this helmet which is in the attached
pictures. Just what is it supposed to be ? The owner of the store says that
there are plenty more where this came from so if anyone fancies one they are relatively
cheap !! Just let me know and I will give you details of how to contact him. Regards
to you all, Zipper One.
Message 1341:
This is just a motorcycle helmet. I have the picture in a catalog at home. I have a
motorcycle myself and have some outfit catalogs. Terje Indgjerd
Message 1345:
I agree with TERRY that the mystery helmet is a motorcycle protective helmet.
The graphics are just too "Gee-whiz" and some of the other aspects of the
helmet, such as the plastic chin-cup, as status quo M/C features. Someone (or some
company) appears to have attempted to produce a sort of Tom Cruise/Top Gun twist on
M/C protective gear. It is, however, as interesting in its own way as are the other
one-off items like the Steve Canyon toy helmets. Some of these things are curiosities that
warrant interest simply because of their associations and the mind-set behind their
production, if for no other reason. I personally have always found any design even
remotely associated with head protection as worthy of interest, since my interest in
flight helmets extends to cranial protective, safety technology, and medical issues
therein in broader terms (and for all activities). Cushioning the human head against
severe shock (no matter what the venue) is always quite a fascinating problem in applied
physics! Interesting item and thanks for bringing it to our attention. Doc Boink