Name/Title
Custom Marine Flight Helmet of Al BaumanDescription
A green, US Marine aviator flight helmet made by Dunrite Tool and Die Corporation. The green paint is embedded with gold flakes and has a gold image of Hägar the Horrible on the back. The attached chin strap is polyester with a small, black leather piece of leather for padding and the chin strap secures next to the attached, black radio cord. The clear visor is bolted and secured to the helmet itself and retains its detachable protective green fabric cover. The inside of the helmet is lined in padded black leather and is custom formed.Use
This custom-made helmet was the product of a US military contract testing new technology in flight gear. Meant for protection and communication in flight, the custom-fit helmet was created using a mold of Al Bauman's head.Context
Albert Bauman served in the Marine Corps for nine years as an attack aviation pilot with one combat tour in Vietnam flying the A-4 Skyhawk off the USS Hornet (CVS-12).He would later serve as LSO and Instructor pilot for carrier training missions off the USS Lexington (AVT-16).Collection
Al Bauman CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2024.29Source or Donor
Albert E. "Al" Bauman IIIAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Manufacturer
Dunrite Tool & Die CorporationDate made
circa 1975Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
LabelLocation
On both radio attachment sitesTranscription
60C4459
DUNRITE TOOL
&
DIE CORPLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
LabelUpdate Date
January 7, 2026
