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Description
Rubber Polaroid Aviation Goggle No. 1065 (also known as Type B-8) issued to U.S.A.A.F. with chamois lining and fabric and elastic strap used by Captain Samuel L. Washington during World War II. The frame was made of black rubber construction. The lenses were plastic. An elastic band is provided to secure the goggles to the head. Manufactured by the Polaroid company. The goggles were employed primarily by bombing crews when flying over Europe. Captain Samuel L. Washington enlisted in the Air Force in November 1942. He graduated with the 44-F pilot class from the Tuskegee program on June 27, 1944. He was assigned to the 99th squadron of the 332nd fighter group. As the group transitioned from P-40 fighters to the newer P-51 Mustangs, their aircraft was decorated with bright red spinners and tails and the squadron was nicknamed the Red-Tails. They were based in Italy and provided air support for bomber missions over Germany during the final stages of the World War II European theater in 1945.
Type
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Identifier
FB3A30E2-EB2B-491C-B662-923540083300 2012-40-27
Subject
United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Group, 332nd
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