Wm. Strudel and his helmet

[alysloper]

Hi

I have only posted once or twice on this forum, so I hope you don't mind me posting a query?

I have recently seen a German steel helmet with Luftwaffe insignia and a name painted inside (in fancy german type script) : WM. STRUDEL. I was told that it was recovered during WW2 from a crashed aircraft, possibly in the Sussex Area, along with some ammunition? I wonder if it is possible to ascertain whether this story is true i.e. whether this name is genuine? Also, wondering whether steel helmets would be present or worn by Luftwaffe aircrew in WW2?

thanks for any help

Ian