1949 USA / DEFENCE: Wind tunnel tests on American airmen

Date: 14th February 1949 Location: Unknown location Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) SLATE INFORMATION: Safety of aircrews in the age of speed USA: California: Crowd watch Lockheed Constellation airplane (aeroplane) taking off People seated inside plane Pilot getting in to plane Pilot sitting in plane wearing mask and goggles Pilot shot from ejector seat out of plane before parachuting safely down USA: Pennsylvania: Philadephia: Man prepares for test in wind tunnel Man in wind tunnel test has face distorted by air being shot out Watch clip: Watch the full Reuters clip here: https://www.reutersconnect.com/item/u... Content from Reuters, available for licensing at https://www.reutersconnect.com/ ====== SUBSCRIBE to this channel here:    / @reutersconnect   #Defence #Military #Science #Technology Reuters Connect: The world's defining moments captured, from 1896 to the present day. Empower your storytelling with instant access to real time and unique, rare and inspiring content from Reuters and partners. Access inspiring visuals through a seamless platform offering instant download and transparent rights. Designed for publishers, production companies, archival producers, creative agencies and NGOs to create impactful stories with speed, confidence and integrity. Website: www.reutersconnect.com