Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit

Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit
Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit

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Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Haldane and Davis high altitude flying suit, used in breaking world altitude records 1936/1937 by Ft Lt Adams and Sq Ldr Swain. Rubberised pressure suit with helmet and gloves.

Details

Category:
Farnborough
Object Number:
1993-2273
Materials:
canvas (diving suit) & natural rubber
type:
suits

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