Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
During WWII, B-17s flew at high altitudes during bombing missions over the Reich. To sustain life at this high altitude flight, bomber crew members were provided breathing oxygen. The oxygen cylinders were designed to be battle damage resistant. In the Episode 1 Masters of the Air Clip a G-1 oxygen tank is struck by a bullet and a subsequent enveloping cabin fire occurs. The video will fact check the clip for accuracy, by looking at both high and low pressure oxygen tank damage consequences.
During WWII, B-17s flew at high altitudes during bombing missions over the Reich. To sustain life at this high altitude flight, bomber crew members were provided breathing oxygen. The oxygen cylinders were designed to be battle damage resistant. In the Episode 1 Masters of the Air Clip a G-1 oxygen tank is struck by a bullet and a subsequent enveloping cabin fire occurs. The video will fact check the clip for accuracy, by looking at both high and low pressure oxygen tank damage consequences.
