Name/Title
Aviator Oxygen Mask of Arnold McKechnie, Sr.Description
Type MS-22001 green rubber pressure breathing oxygen mask with green rubber oxygen hose and green nylon straps with button snaps. A black radio cord attachment hangs from the front of the mask. The mask is a size 'small.'Use
These masks were used by Naval aviators to ensure a steady supply of oxygen at high altitudes.Context
Arnold McKechnie was Captain of the USS Yorktown (CVA-10) from August 3, 1953 to August 5, 1954.
Arnold McKechnie began his career in the Navy after graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1927. A man of many interests, McKechnie entered Submarine School in 1930. After earning his dolphins, McKechnie entered flight training in 1934. Upon earning his pilot's wings, McKechnie served aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-3) in Scouting Squadron Two.
A seasoned pilot by the time the United States entered World War II, McKechnie served as Executive Officer aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) before being made commander of the Transition Training Squadron Atlantic (TTSA). The TTSA was a training squadron created to aid newly graduated naval aviators in patrol plane operations.
After World War II, McKechnie would in turn become the commanding officer of the USS Bairoko, the USS Badoeng Straight, and the USS Yorktown (CVA-10). After leaving the Yorktown in 1954, Captain McKechnie became the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station (NAS), San Diego.
Arnold McKechnie retired as a Rear Admiral on November 1, 1961, from his role as Chief of Naval Air Reserve Training.Collection
Arnold W. McKechnie CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1981.00009Source or Donor
Arnold W. McKechnie, Jr.Acquisition Method
GiftInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
Nose piece of maskTranscription
MASK OXYGEN
TYPE
M3-22001
SIZE-SMALL
PRESSURE BREATHINGLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EmbossedUpdate Date
November 26, 2024
