Name/Title
Flight Helmet of James CainDescription
US Naval aviator's white flight helmet with an orange center stripe and a black cross. "CAP JIM" is stamped across the visor housing in black letters, and "CAIN' is stamped along the back of the helmet. The helmet still has the black radio cord attached.Use
This flight helmet was designed with impact protection, radio capabilities, and sun protection in mind for the pilot wearing it.Context
James B. Cain was a World War II Navy Ace who served as the twenty-first captain of the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) from June 11, 1965 to May 7, 1966.Collection
Collection of Captain James B. Cain, USS Yorktown CV-10Acquisition
Accession
2000.00009Source or Donor
James Bernice "Jim" CainAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
MSADate made
circa 1950Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Inside of helmetTranscription
MSA Safety Equipment HeadquartersLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
LabelUpdate Date
April 23, 2025
