U.S. Navy pilots wore the Mark 2A counter pressure garment over their flight suit to prevent them from blacking out when maneuvering their aircraft. Abrupt turns can push blood inside the pilot’s body toward the legs causing him to temporarily lose consciousness. During the maneuver, the suit would inflate around the legs to keep blood in the upper body. These garments were used by naval aviators during the 1960’s. [NMHM 2015.0007.5] (Disclosure: This image has been cropped to emphasize the subject.) (National Museum of Health and Medicine Photo by Ian Herbst.)
| Date Taken: | 04.14.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 04.23.2024 11:21 |
| Photo ID: | 8356989 |
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