Why One Glove Could Shut Off a WWII Bomber Crewman’s Heated Suit - Video

High above Europe, B-17 crews faced extreme cold as well as enemy fighters and flak. This video follows surgeon Loyal Davis’s investigation into frostbite among Eighth Air Force airmen and explores how heated flight suits, bulky gloves, equipment failures, and the demands of combat could leave crewmen vulnerable. Discover why protecting bomber crews involved more than telling them to keep their gear on—and how medical observation, equipment maintenance, and changes to aircraft and clothing addressed the danger.
Sources:
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/198025/boeing-b-17g-flying-fortress/
https://www.britannica.com/technology/B-17
https://www.britannica.com/science/frostbite
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