WW2 Canadian RCAF Type B Training Helmet Unissued C Broad Arrowed

The WW2 Canadian RCAF Type B Training Helmet is a Canadian-made flight helmet issued to Royal Canadian Air Force personnel during the Second World War. This example remains in unissued condition and is marked with the “C Broad Arrow” indicating Canadian military acceptance. Designed for use during aircrew training, the Type B helmet features a brown leather exterior, interior chamois padding, and adjustable chin strap. It was typically worn with radio communication equipment and flight goggles, providing basic protection and warmth in open cockpit trainers and early war aircraft. The Canadian variant closely follows the British pattern but includes national manufacturing marks and subtle differences in leather and stitching. Such helmets were integral for pilot instruction throughout the war, reflecting the RCAF’s crucial role in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. This unissued example is representative of WWII Canadian aircrew equipment and remains an important artifact from the period.