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H chaps is an A 14 A demand oygen mask WW2 vintage. I do not know what to look for on a wartime versus post war mask. Any help would be great. thanks a d cheers, Ryan

Ryan,

This mask is post war IMO. They were the precursor to the famous jet pilot's MS22001. I have a couple in my RCAF collection. If you need to sell this one please let me know.

Cheers,

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H chaps is an A 14 A demand oygen mask WW2 vintage. I do not know what to look for on a wartime versus post war mask. Any help would be great. thanks a d cheers, Ryan

Ryan, this is what I find Sir:
"Ref. No. 854. USAAF A-14 DEMAND OXYGEN MASK. Stamped on mask is �Demand Oxygen Mask Type A-14 Medium� and �Bulbulion Ohio Chemical & Mfg. Co. Arctic Apr. For� and �Property Air Force U. S. Army Spec. No. 3163 2-45�. This mask was standardised for the USAAF on 1 July 1943. The A-14 was widely used in all theatres of operation and was produced in greater numbers than any other U S masks."

Check near the bottom of this link page for the above and pic as well.
http://www.warbirdsite.com/museumhelmets.html

Sorry Darryl, you are probably right too on the precursor aspect. Regards, Lloyd

Hi Lloyd,

Thanks for the info and link but the mask you refer to is the A14. Ryan referred to the A14A which is a different mask...post WW2 in my opinion.

Cheers,

Hi Darryl sorry for the tardiness of my reply. Busy summer and not posting much. I had it in my possession as it was offerred to me but I took a pass before reading this thread. Darryl let me know if you are planning on going to the Max. (705) 329-6816 work and cell (647)801-3566 cheers, Ryan thanks for the information guys, always appreciated!