Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
During WWII, B-17s flew at high altitudes during bombing missions over the Reich. They were unpressurized. To sustain life at this high altitude flight, bomber crew members were provided breathing oxygen. They were instructed to use the planes oxygen system at altitudes above 10,000 ft or at night. The video will describe the bombers oxygen system and crew member oxygen usage data.
During WWII, B-17s flew at high altitudes during bombing missions over the Reich. They were unpressurized. To sustain life at this high altitude flight, bomber crew members were provided breathing oxygen. They were instructed to use the planes oxygen system at altitudes above 10,000 ft or at night. The video will describe the bombers oxygen system and crew member oxygen usage data.
