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United States Army Aviators' Equipment, 1917-1945

By: C.G. Sweeting

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United States Army Aviators' Equipment, 1917-1945

By: C.G. Sweeting

Seven decades after World War II, we now know that the margin between Allied victory and defeat was often narrower than many realized. The decisive actions of leaders, generals and war heroes have been well documented, but less well known are the technological developments that made victory possible and laid the groundwork for postwar progress. Based on more than ten years of research, this book describes how American airmen became the best-outfitted aviators of the war, tracing the development of virtually every piece of personal equipment used by United States air forces. Drawing on original sources including formerly classified documents, the author details the myriad types of respirator equipment, parachutes, body armor, pressure suits and other flying and survival gear that were instrumental in making U.S. pilots and air crews effective. Personal anecdotes bring to life the design and testing of combat flight equipment. More than 160 photographs are included, most published here for the first time.

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1476619468

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United States Army Aviators' Clothing, 1917-1945

By: C.G. Sweeting

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United States Army Aviators' Clothing, 1917-1945

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The beginning of World War I saw thousands of army and navy aviators who needed specialized clothing that could not be purchased off-the-shelf. During World War II pilots and crews flew countless missions in extreme conditions, from the Arctic to the South Pacific. Through both wars, providing suitable clothing to personnel aboard many different types of aircraft proved a monumental task. This book documents the development, testing, manufacture, procurement and utilization of flying apparel and accessories worn by American airmen around the world between 1917 and 1945. Among the garments explored are various types of flight suits--including heavy winter shearling suits and electrically heated suits--flight jackets, flotation gear, headgear, handwear and footwear. With appendices that include contemporary brochures detailing the care and maintenance of flight clothing, this study provides a thorough exploration of a rarely examined aspect of military history.

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189

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McFarland

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0786493968

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9780786493968

A Treatise on the Law of Torts

Vol. 2

By: C. G. Addison,H. G. Wood

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A Treatise on the Law of Torts

Vol. 2

By: C. G. Addison,H. G. Wood

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

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3368720708

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9783368720704

A Treatise on the Law of Contracts

Vol. 1

By: C. G. Addison

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A Treatise on the Law of Contracts

Vol. 1

By: C. G. Addison

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

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814

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338522005X

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9783385220058

United States Army Aviators' Clothing, 1917-1945

By: C.G. Sweeting

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United States Army Aviators' Clothing, 1917-1945

By: C.G. Sweeting

The beginning of World War I saw thousands of army and navy aviators who needed specialized clothing that could not be purchased off-the-shelf. During World War II pilots and crews flew countless missions in extreme conditions, from the Arctic to the South Pacific. Through both wars, providing suitable clothing to personnel aboard many different types of aircraft proved a monumental task. This book documents the development, testing, manufacture, procurement and utilization of flying apparel and accessories worn by American airmen around the world between 1917 and 1945. Among the garments explored are various types of flight suits--including heavy winter shearling suits and electrically heated suits--flight jackets, flotation gear, headgear, handwear and footwear. With appendices that include contemporary brochures detailing the care and maintenance of flight clothing, this study provides a thorough exploration of a rarely examined aspect of military history.

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United States Army Aviators' Equipment, 1917-1945

By: C.G. Sweeting

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United States Army Aviators' Equipment, 1917-1945

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Seven decades after World War II, we now know that the margin between Allied victory and defeat was often narrower than many realized. The decisive actions of leaders, generals and war heroes have been well documented, but less well known are the technological developments that made victory possible and laid the groundwork for postwar progress. Based on more than ten years of research, this book describes how American airmen became the best-outfitted aviators of the war, tracing the development of virtually every piece of personal equipment used by United States air forces. Drawing on original sources including formerly classified documents, the author details the myriad types of respirator equipment, parachutes, body armor, pressure suits and other flying and survival gear that were instrumental in making U.S. pilots and air crews effective. Personal anecdotes bring to life the design and testing of combat flight equipment. More than 160 photographs are included, most published here for the first time.

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McFarland

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0786497378

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9780786497379

Blood and Iron

The German Conquest of Sevastopol

By: C. G. Sweeting

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Blood and Iron

The German Conquest of Sevastopol

By: C. G. Sweeting

Narrates the epic World War II battles for the most strongly fortified city in the world.

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Potomac Books

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1574887971

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9781574887976

Hitler's Squadron

The Fuehrer's Personal Aircraft and Transportation Unit, 1933-45

By: C. G. Sweeting

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Hitler's Squadron

The Fuehrer's Personal Aircraft and Transportation Unit, 1933-45

By: C. G. Sweeting

Contains 120 rare photos of Hitler's personal planes and of life inside the Third Reich's inner circle

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184

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Potomac Books Incorporated

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1574884697

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9781574884692