This feature eliminated certain difficulties with head mobility and also enabled both right and left handed weapon sighting.
'This mask was the first to incorporate dual filter elements housed in two bilateral cheek pockets. The 190th is located at Forbes Field in Topeka. History of Object: Donor served as an aerial refueling (boom) operator with the Kansas Air National Guard 190th Air Refueling Wing during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. A smaller strap is attached at center of bag (small ring below) and clips above this. One large strap is attached at bottom left edge and clips top right edge. There is another two snapped incorporated pocket to the left of the this. A snap pocket, located on the bottom of the bag contains a plastic bag with a waterproofing plastic sheet (folded). Top edge double folds and secures with two metal snaps. Bag is somewhat square in shape with rounded, irregular bottom. Drab green canvas carrying bag for gas mask.
