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There was a photocall at the £1 / 4-million climatic chamber at the Institute of
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There was a photocall at the £1 / 4-million climatic chamber at the Institute of
There was a photocall at the £ 1/4-million climatic chamber at the Institute of Aviation Medicine at the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough this morning. The conditions created at the test centre are used to test the efficiency of flying clothing. At the moment they are testing underwear cooled by circulating water, cooled air being pumped through piping and cooled air being sucked through the same piping. Test personnel being subjected to 1200 Fahrenheit under a glaring sun (the lighting above their heads) as part of a test of the efficiency of various forms of flying suit cooling. November 1969 Z11161-004
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Media ID 21302413
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Experimental Technology Testing
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In this photo print, taken in November 1969, we witness a fascinating photocall at the prestigious Institute of Aviation Medicine at the Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough. The focal point of this image is the remarkable £1/4-million climatic chamber, where cutting-edge experiments are conducted to test the efficiency of flying clothing. The dedicated researchers and test personnel featured in this snapshot are enduring extreme conditions as part of their investigation into various forms of flying suit cooling. Underneath a glaring sun-like lighting fixture above them, they find themselves subjected to scorching temperatures reaching an astonishing 1200 Fahrenheit. This grueling test aims to determine how effectively different cooling methods perform under such demanding circumstances. Amongst the techniques being tested are underwear cooled by circulating water and cooled air pumped through piping. Additionally, another method involves sucking cooled air through similar piping systems. These innovative approaches push the boundaries of aviation technology and hold great promise for enhancing pilot comfort and safety during flights. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also provides us with a glimpse into the world of experimental testing within aviation research during the 1960s. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of progress in improving flight equipment for pilots worldwide.
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