1960s Soviet Pilot Helmet Set

Soviet Cold War aircrew equipment, assembled around a 1968-dated ShL-61 winter flying helmet bearing the handwritten surname “Gumenyuk.” Paired with PO-1M flight goggles, a KM-32 oxygen mask and a separate VP parachute altimeter.

The helmet provided warmth and communication, the goggles protected the eyes, and the mask connected the wearer to the aircraft’s oxygen system. KM-32 masks were used aboard aircraft; the service history of this particular set is unknown. The VP altimeter served a separate purpose—monitoring altitude during parachute descent.

Worn black leather, dark fur and scratched lenses surround the face. Olive straps secure the green mask, while corrugated hose, narrow tubing and electrical leads trail into disconnected fittings. Rubbed edges and scattered marks remain visible throughout—a weathered assembly retaining its former owner’s name.

Untested. Sold for collection and display, not for flight, breathing support or parachuting.