US Naval Aviator Goggles in Box

Object/Artifact

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Description

Type 6530 World War II era aviator's goggles with an adjustable elastic band, metal frames, leather face cushion, and green tinted glass, and all in the original manufacturer's box.

Use

Issued by the US Navy and meant to protect the eyes of aviators while performance of their duties.

Context

Worn by Lt. Joseph Rudolf Kristufek. Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron (VT-5) during World War II.

Collection

USS Yorktown CV-10, Joseph R. Kristufek Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2021.0011

Source or Donor

Rick Kristufek

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Charles Fischer Spring Company, Brooklyn, New York

Date made

1941 - 1945

Update Date

August 2, 2024