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100 1 _aUnited States. Army Air Forces. Air Force, 2nd. Altitude Indoctrination Unit
245 1 0 _aSurvival at Altitude for Heavy and Very Heavy Bomber Crews
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _a"Restricted."
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-24
508 _aKenneth R. Black, Sue Clark and Roger Frank
520 _a"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.)
520 _aA 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.
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: 2nd Air Force Altitude Indoctrination Unit.
653 _aUnited States. Army Air Forces -- Equipment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
653 _aAirplanes -- Oxygen equipment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
653 _aBombers -- Equipment -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
653 _aBreathing apparatus -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
653 _aSoldiers -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
653 _aAeronautics -- Safety measures
653 _aB-17 bomber
653 _aB-24 (Bomber)
653 _aB-29 (Bomber)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66809
999 _c107631
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