The Mask, Chemical-Biological: Aircraft, M24 is a respirator that was designed to be used by aircrews. This example was made in 1986 by ACU. The mask is connected to an M10A1 filter canister (Made by MSA) by a two foot corrugated hose. The filter can be carried using the Sling, Carrying Canister, M9 attached to it. The mask contains an M101/A1C microphone which can be connected to external communication systems using the two pin connector. The mask was issued with a fabric bag, M1 Antifogging kit as well as an M2 antiglare eye lens outsert (This example is missing the outsert and antifogging kit). The M24 was available in three sizes small, medium and large. This example has its original M6A1 face form and protective tissue paper.

References

Army Equipment Data Sheets Chemical Defense Equipment. (1985). Washington, DC: Headquarters Department of the Army.