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🇺🇸 VINTAGE 1965 U.S. NAVY GENTEX BPH-2 FLIGHT HELMET – VP-10 🇺🇸
Original Vietnam-era U.S. Navy Gentex BPH-2 Patrol Pilot’s Flight Helmet, manufactured 10/65 (October 1965). An impressive piece of vintage Naval aviation equipment with distinctive VP-10 markings, original Navy graphics, working retractable visor mechanism, communications earcups, carry bag, and additional loose pieces.
DETAILS:
• Manufacturer: Gentex Corp.
• Model: BPH-2 Patrol Pilot’s Helmet
• Branch: U.S. Navy
• Date Manufactured: 10/65 – October 1965
• Size: Regular
• Vietnam War era
• Large red VP 10 helmet markings
• Blue center striping
• Blue & gold NAVY wing insignia
• Original dark/tinted retractable visor
• Visor mechanism works and raises/lowers properly
• Communications earcups and large ear seals present
• Interior suspension/webbing system present
• Original Gentex identification label remains attached
• Includes vintage red carry/storage bag
• Includes the two detached pieces shown in the photos
The BPH-2 was designed for U.S. Navy patrol and multi-place aircraft aircrews during this period. The VP-10 markings are consistent with U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron Ten, a maritime patrol squadron operating during the P-2 Neptune/P-3 Orion era.
The October 1965 manufacture date makes this an especially interesting Vietnam-era Naval aviation collectible.
CONDITION:
Helmet is in vintage, pre-owned condition with substantial age and service/storage wear throughout. Expect scratches, scuffs, marks, staining/discoloration, paint loss, edge chipping, decal/graphic wear and general cosmetic wear consistent with its age.
