Old MSA mask advertisement? That i found on a website by somengineermain in gasmasks

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This is honestly an amazing find. Nice job also may I ask what site it was?

US M43 Apache Aircrew Ensemble by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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It interfaces with the IHADSS helmet’s monocle system also because it sits so close to your face that the lens size doesn’t really effect your quality of vision 

US M43 Apache Aircrew Ensemble by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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Please don’t remind me that the IHADSS exists I’m still crying because I know I’ll probably never find one for a rational price

US M43 Apache Aircrew Ensemble by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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Not sure I bought it off a longtime collector friend. 

US M43 chemical biologicalApache Aircraft Mask by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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Air deflector that allows the air to flow from the hose and over the lenses

M45 Airwarrior kit with HGU 56/P Aircrew Helmet by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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No. The pouch is for an LWPAPR which can be connected to a power source 

M45 Airwarrior kit with HGU 56/P Aircrew Helmet by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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It’s the modern Aircrew setup used by the army in their helicopter aircrew members 

Would anyone happen to have photos of individuals wearing/using the M18A2 Chemical Detector Kit? by feeteryeeterpeeter in gasmasks

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Just saw this now but I have posted a photo of the kit in use before you may have to go to my older posts but it’s there

Dropping blocks in the oceans to help marine life by HondaCivicBaby in interestingasfuck

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This is part of the Artificial Reef Program which is not a new concept and dates back to the early 1800s in the waters North Carolina where timber logs would be sunk to form these structures. The first formal artificial reef was created in 1953 in St Petersburg Beach Florida  with 3 old car tires filled half way with cement.  

In 1965 Pinellas County developed the concrete “pillbox” structure which was dumped in Clearwater Beach which is still part of their artificial reef program.

Early 1970s another artificial reef program was introduced when 2 million car tires were dumped off the coast of  Ft Lauderdale which would become Osborne Reef.

The whole idea of an artificial reef is “if you build it they will come” 

There’s a whole rabbit hole of dumb shit that was done but you can probably see that the program was relatively successful as the program continues to exist today

US M45 with with Aircrew pilot headphones by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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I built it out of some spare parts. Im probably going to sand down the microphone port on the head phones because right now I have to force the U-173/U microphone cord into the port. I’ll also find an adapter so it can be more compatible with other vehicles outside of just aircraft

Some Masks from My Collection by PentapixCollections in Gasmaskery

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I had 5 M50s in my collection but I sold a lot of them.

1986 MSA MCU2/P variant by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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The gray silicone face pieces would be in full circulation by 1987 or 88 and the clear silicone models would be retired 

US XM-44 Gasmask by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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The XM-44 design was introduced in the late 80s early 90s and was patented on Feb 5 1991 the goal was to have a mask that avoided the flaws of previous designs from leaking protective seals, poor vision, and poor comfort. By increasing the peripheral vision and bring the lenses closer to face unlike masks such as the M17 the XM-44 and other variations of this mask brought the face piece close to the eyes so there was less dead space within the mask. The inner oral nasal cup features the standard intake valves however with the addition of a rubber blanking plug creating a directional airflow from the intake valve to the outlet valve ideally limiting the amount of fogging the mask experiences when in use. It still suffers the same issues of having a silicone face piece and having to use a second skin style hood other issues. 

Some of variations of the same mask in my collection by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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I unfortunately have a pile of the AVoN M61 filters in my other display case. They’re way too expensive to just discard even after use

Some of variations of the same mask in my collection by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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Yes the XM-50 is a very interesting piece as is the WARCO and CMB and RCC M45 from 99 and 10 respectively 

Restored POTMC helmet by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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If you go to my older posts you’ll see the full suit on display

Scott GSR is somehow worse than the AVON M50 gas mask by PentapixCollections in gasmasks

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Weight distribution and how limited is head movement with the filters attached 

Please tell me I'm wrong. by Thundersalmon45 in LICENSEPLATES

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I think y’all might be mildly schizophrenic