Stratospheric Privilege: Churchill's Bespoke Pressure Egg Aerospace Engineering, Hypoxia, and Eccentric Aviation Technology in the Second World War, 1941–1945
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Altersempfehlung
1 - 99 Jahr(e)
Erscheinungsdatum
23.03.2026
Verlag
EpubliSeitenzahl
112
Maße (L/B/H)
29.7/21/0.7 cm
Gewicht
357 g
Auflage
1
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-3-565-35097-1
Flying at high altitudes in unpressurized military bombers to avoid enemy anti-aircraft fire meant facing the deadly, invisible threat of hypoxia and freezing temperatures. Since Churchill could not wear a standard oxygen mask while continuously smoking, engineers were tasked with a seemingly impossible physical problem. Their highly classified solution was the creation of a personalized, self-contained pressurized pod—affectionately dubbed the "pressure egg"—installed directly into the cold fuselage of a transport plane.
This highly specialized historical account details the bespoke engineering behind Churchill's personal flying fortress. It examines the complex mechanics of early cabin pressurization, the intense aerodynamic testing required, and the sheer technological lengths an empire went to accommodate the stubborn eccentricities of its wartime leader.
Discover the ultimate historical symbol of wartime executive privilege. Read this fascinating piece of aviation history to understand how eccentric personal demands drove incredible advancements in aerospace engineering and life support.
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