Micawber
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Yes, sadly often overlooked, the later heavies receive so much more attention.
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Nice period photos (all jackets except A-2's)
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Yes, sadly often overlooked, the later heavies receive so much more attention.
RumRunner
Active Member
Honestly, did they do any ergonomic design of cockpits to allow for such bulky jackets and gear? Even driving my minivan in a winter parka feels somewhat restrictive... I can't imagine what it must have been like in an already tight space like that.
(I have a hunch the answer is a resounding "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Nope".)
VeraVoulik
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German Kanaljacke worn by a soviet pilot, quite rare sight.
And to add to the drama, the very real possibility of buring fuel, oil and even metal fires fed by a 300+ mph breeze in those cockpits... It amazes my any of those guys got out.Honestly, did they do any ergonomic design of cockpits to allow for such bulky jackets and gear? Even driving my minivan in a winter parka feels somewhat restrictive... I can't imagine what it must have been like in an already tight space like that.
(I have a hunch the answer is a resounding "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Nope".)
Amazing photos, sir. Thank you!
mulceber
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I imagine that pilot felt very puffed up being able to claim it as a trophy. Can't say as I blame him.
Kermit3D
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Portrait of American actor and flying instructor for the US Navy Lieutenant Robert Taylor (born Spangler Arlington Brugh, 1911 - 1969) as he stands on the wing of a North American Aviation SNJ training plane at an unspecified West Coast Naval Air Station, Spring 1944.
flyincowboy
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captain adjustin oxygen mask
