Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Keeping Warm
Early aircraft gave little protection to the pilots, who sat in uncomfortable seats that were open to the elements. Wool-Lined leather jackets, sheepskin-lined gloves and boots, windproof leather helmets, and goggles were all needed to keep out the cold.
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Junior chronicle of the 20th century
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