| Creator |
United States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 2nd. Altitude Indoctrination Unit |
| Title |
Survival at Altitude for Heavy and Very Heavy Bomber Crews
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| Original Publication |
United States: 2nd Air Force Altitude Indoctrination Unit.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
"Restricted."
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| Credits |
Kenneth R. Black, Sue Clark and Roger Frank
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| Summary |
"Survival at Altitude for Heavy and Very Heavy Bomber Crews" is a technical manual likely authored by military experts during the mid-20th century, specifically around the time of World War II. This publication provides vital information on the use of oxygen equipment for crews operating the B-17, B-24, and B-29 bombers at high altitudes, where the atmospheric pressure and oxygen levels can be dangerously low. The focus of the book centers on practical guidance for ensuring crew safety through proper oxygen usage and equipment maintenance during combat missions. The content of the book elaborates on the critical need for oxygen at altitudes above 10,000 feet and highlights the hazards associated with oxygen deprivation, which can lead to serious cognitive and physical impairments. It details various oxygen systems used in the aircraft, including technical instructions for equipment use, optimal mask fitting, and the importance of oxygen discipline among crew members. The manual also outlines emergency protocols for situations like rapid decompression and emphasizes the need for continuous training and drills to effectively handle potential emergencies related to oxygen supply and usage while airborne. Overall, the book serves as a crucial resource for bomber crews to understand the life-saving equipment required for high-altitude flight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Summary |
A source of general reference concerning oxygen equipment and its use by members of crews flying the B-17, B-24 heavy bomber, and the B-29 combat bomber. The subject matter is presented from a practical point of view, based upon actual experiences encountered on altitude missions.
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
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| LoC Class |
UG: Military science: Military engineering
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| Subject |
United States. Army Air Forces -- Equipment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Subject |
Airplanes -- Oxygen equipment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Subject |
Bombers -- Equipment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Subject |
Breathing apparatus -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Subject |
Soldiers -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Subject |
Aeronautics -- Safety measures
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| Subject |
B-17 bomber
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| Subject |
B-24 (Bomber)
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| Subject |
B-29 (Bomber)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66809 |
| Release Date |
Nov 24, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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