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The AN-6530 were a mid-World War II production modification for both the Army and Navy. The AN-6530 were a essentially a strengthened version of the Army Air Forces Type B-7 flying goggles.

 Display Status

This object is on display in World War II Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

World War II Aviation
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear Manufacturer Fisher Spring Co.
 Physical Description United States Army Air Forces or Navy Type AN-6530 Flying Goggles; nickle plated steel frames; one piece gray rubber eye cussion; plexiglass lenses; ventilation tube on frame; black elastic adjustable strap; engraved "AN-6530" on bridge of frames. Dimensions 3-D: 15.2 x 6.4 x 6.4cm (6 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
 Materials Frames: Nickel Plated Steel
Pads: Rubber
Lenes: Plastic
Strap: Elastic
 Inventory Number A19751532000 Credit Line Donated by M. Morgan Rawlins Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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