Name/Title
Polaroid Variable Density GogglesEntry/Object ID
2016.3.1Description
1 Pair of Polaroid variable density googles in the issue can.
Variable density goggles were used by U.S. aerial gunners and anti-aircraft gunners in World War II.
They were equipped with a turning dial on the front allowing the pilot to alter the tint of the lens enabling them to see tracer rounds and not be easily blinded. They failed to gain popularity in the military, however, and were phased out soon after the Second World War.
They were more accepted by AAA gunners than aircrew, as it was one more piece of equipment that the aircrews would have to carry onto an airplane.Cataloged By
Chris CausleyAcquisition
Accession
2016.3Source or Donor
John ConnorAcquisition Method
DonationSource (if not Accessioned)
John ConnorClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
GogglesClothing Sex
UnisexMade/Created
Date made
circa 1941 - circa 1946Time Period
World War TwoLocation
Location
Shelf
Store Room 1 Shelf ARoom
Store Room 1Category
Storage