MD-3A Coverall, flying, mans

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Early 1960s high altitude?

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WADC TECHNICAL NOTE 58-259

ASTIA DOCUMENT No. 155895

GUIDE TO AIRCREW PERSONAL AND AIRCRAFT

INSTALLED EQUIPMENT

(Supersedes WADC TN 57-331)

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Edited by

BETTY K. BOGART

AERO MEDICAL LABORATORY

AUGUST 1958

WRIGHT AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER

AIR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO

 

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NOTICES

When Government drawings, specifications, or other data are used for any purpose other

than in connection with a definitely related Government procurement operation, the United States

Government thereby incurs no responsibility nor any obligation whatsoever; and the fact that

the Government may have formulated, furnished, or in any way supplied the said drawings,

specifications, or other data, is not to be regarded by implication or otherwise as in any manner

licensing the holder or any other person or corporation, or conveying any rights or permission

to manufacture, use, or sell any patented invention that may in any way be related thereto.

Qualified requesters may obtain copies of this report from the Armed Services Technical

Information Agency, (ASTIA), Arlington Hall Station, Arlington 12, Virginia.

This report has been released to the Office of Technical Services, U. S. Department of Com-

merce, Washington 25, D. C., for sale to the general public.

Copies of WADC Technical Reports and Technical Notes should not be returned to the Wright

Air Development Center unless return is required by security considerations, contractual obliga-

tions, or notice on a specific document.

 

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WADC TECHNICAL NOTE 58-259 r\ D - ^\\ \Q b 5 °l

ASTIA DOCUMENT No. 155895

GUIDE TO AIRCREW PERSONAL AND AIRCRAFT

INSTALLED EQUIPMENT

(Supersedes WADC TN 57-331)

Edited by

BETTY K. BOG ART

AERO MEDICAL LABORATORY

AUGUST 1958

PROJECT NO. 6325

WRIGHT AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER

AIR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OHIO

McGregor G Wtnu Midweit Corp., Dayton, O.

6-161 G 162-320O-1O-16-S8

 

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FOREWORD

This catalog of Aero Medical Laboratory end items includes both aircrew personal equip-

ment and aircraft installed equipment of special interest to aircrews.

The information contained herein has been compiled by the Aero Medical Laboratory,

Wright Air Development Center, Wright-PattersonAir Force Base, Ohio.

Corrections, criticisms and comments would be appreciated and should be directed to the

Commander, Wright Air Development Center, ATTN: WCLD, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,

Ohio.

Section IV entitled, " Parachutes and Related Equipment," was prepared with the help of

Parachute Branch, Aeronautical Accessories Laboratory, Wright Air Development Center.

 

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ABSTRACT

This catalog contains new and old Aero Medical Laboratory end items of special interest to

aircrews and includes information on special high altitude and long range flight clothing, personal

and aircraft installed oxygen equipment, survival kits, life rafts and preservers, parachutes, in-

flight feeding systems, survival food packets, and aircraft installed food service equipment. A

brief description of 94 items is included; there are 104 photographs. This technical note is intended

as a supplement to Air Force supply catalogs and Air Force Manual 64-4, " Handbook of Survival

Training and Personal Equipment Personnel."

PUBLICATION REVIEW

This report has been reviewed and is approved.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

ANDRES I. KARSTENS

Colonel, USAF (MC)

Assistant Chief,

Aero Medical Laboratory

Directorate of Laboratories

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

Introduction 1

I Special Flight Clothing 2

Anti-Exposure Assembly

2

Coveralls, Flying, Anti-Exposure, Type MD-1 2

Overshoes, Flying, Anti-Exposure Coveralls, Type MC-1 3

Coveralls, Flying, Man's, Intermediate, Type MD-3A 3, 4

Ventilating Garments 4

Ventilating Garment, Type MA-2

4, 5

Ventilating Garment, Type MA-3

6, 7

Ventilating Garment, Type CMU-l/P

12, 13

Coveralls, Flying, Man's, Type CWU-l/P

7

Anti-G- Garments

8

Coveralls, Anti-G, Type MB-2

8, 9

Anti-G, Cutaway, Type CSU-3/P

9

High Altitude (Partial Pressure) Coveralls 10

Coveralls, Flying, High Altitude, Type MC-3A 11

Coveralls, Flying, High Altitude, Anti-G, Type MC-4A 11, 12

Gloves, Flying, Pressurized, High Altitude, Type MG-1 13, 14

Boot, Combat, Service, Mildew Resistant 14

Helmets 14

Helmet, Flying, Type P-4A 14, 15

Helmet, Flying, Type P-4B 15

Helmet, Flying, Protective, Type MB-3 16

Helmet, Flying, High Altitude, Type MA-2 16, 17

Helmet, Flying, High Altitude, Type MA-3 17

Helmet, Flying, Protective, Type HGU-2/P 18

Helmet, Sound Protector, Accomodating, Type HGU-l/P 19

Glass, Sun, Type HGU-4/P 18

Protector, Ear Sound, Type PRU-l/P and Helmet

Sound Protector, Accomodating, Type HGU-l/P 19

II Oxygen Equipment 20

Oxygen Masks 20

Oxygen Mask, Constant Flow, Type A-8B 20

Mask, Oxygen, Disposable, Type MA-1 20

Connector, Oxygen Mask To Regulator, Type CRU-8/P 21

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Section Page

Mask, Oxygen, Type A-14B 21

Mask, Oxygen, Pressure Breathing, Type MS-22001 21, 22

Mask, Oxygen, Type MBU-3/P. 22

Modification Kit, MS-22001 Oxygen Mask, and P-4

Helmet, Type MD-1 22

Modification Kit, MS-22001 Oxygen Mask, Type CRU-4/P 23

Oxygen Mask Facelet Kit 23, 24

Connector, Oxygen Mask To Regulator, Type MC-3A 24

Portable Oxygen Supplies 24

Regulator, Oxygen, Demand, Type A-13 24

Regulator, Diluter Demand, Oxygen, Type A-15 25

Regulator, Oxygen, Demand, Pressure Breathing, Type A-21 25

Regulator, and Manifold Assembly, Multiplace, Portable,

Type ME-1 25

Cylinder and Regulator, Portable, Oxygen, Type A-l 26

Regulator and Cylinder Assembly, Portable, Therapeutic

Oxygen, Low Pressure, Type B-l 26

Cylinder and Regulator, Breathing Oxygen, Type MA-1 26

Regulator, Oxygen, Continuous Flow, Type CRU-5/P 27

Aircraft Mounted Regulators 27

Regulator, Oxygen, Type A-9A 27

Regulator, Oxygen, Diluter Demand, Type A-12B 27

Regulator, Oxygen, Diluter Demand, Manual Pressure

Breathing, Type A-14 28

Regulator, Oxygen, Diluter Demand, Automatic Pressure

Breathing, Types MD-1 and MD-2 28

Regulator, Automatic Diluter Demand, Oxygen Pressure

Breathing, Type D-2A 28, 29

Regulator, Oxygen, Diluter Demand, Automatic Pressure

Breathing, High Pressure, Type MB-2 29

Emergency Oxygen Supplies 29

Cylinder Assembly, Oxygen, Type H-2 29

Regulator, Oxygen, Pressure Demand Bailout, Type MC-1 29

Regulator, Pressure Suit, Kit Mounted 30

Testers 30

Tester, Oxygen Mask, Headset and Microphone, Type MQ-1 30

Tester, Pressure Suit and Helmet, Preflight, Type TTU-17/E. ... 30

ni Survival Equipment 31

Survival Containers 31

Cushion, Seat, Oxygen, and Survival Equipment 31

Container, Contoured, Seat Style, Emergency Sustenance,

Type MD-1 31, 32

Survival Cushion, Seat, Type MB-1 32

Sustenance Kit Container, Back Pad, Parachute Harness,

Type CNU-l/P 33

 

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Section Page

Life Rafts

34

Raft, Inflatable, One-Man, Type MB-2

34

Life Raft, Inflatable, One-Man, Type PK-2, MB-4

34, 35

Life Raft Case, Back Type, One-Man, Type MH-1

35

Raft, Pneumatic, Four-Man, Type A-3B; Six Man, Type E-2B. ... 35, 36

Life Raft, Inflatable, Four-Man, Type MA-1 36

Raft, Pneumatic, Twenty-Man, Type F-2A, F-2B, F-2C

37

Life Preservers

38

Life Preserver, Underarm, Pneumatic, Type MA-2,

MA-2A, LPU-2/P 38, 39

Vest, Life Preserver, Pneumatic, Type B-5 39

Life Preserver, Underarm, Casualty, Type MB-1 40

Communications Equipment 40

Radio Set, AN/URC-4 40, 41

Radio Set, AN/URC-11

41

Battery, Type BA-1315/U 41

Radio Receiving Equipment, Airborne, UHF 42

IV Parachutes and Related Equipment 43

Parachutes 43

Parachute, Automatic, Back Type 43

Parachute, Automatic, Seat Type 44

Parachute, Automatic, Chest Type

44

Parachute, Separable, Back Type 45

Related Equipment 45

Capewell Canopy Release, Type J-l 45

Parachute Ripcord, Automatic, Type F-1B 45, 46

Spacer, Parachute Support 46

V Feeding Systems, Food Packets and Food Service Equipment 47

In-Flight Feeding Systems 47

Sandwich Snack Meal 47

. Compact Box Lunch 48

Food Packet, In-Flight, Individual 48, 49

Meal, Precooked, Frozen 49

Foil Pack In-Flight Feeding System

50

Survival Food Packets 50

Food Packet, Survival, ST 50, 51

Food Packet, Survival, Arctic, SA 51

Ration, Survival, Individual 51

Food Service Equipment

52

Galleys

52

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Section Page

Jugs and Vacuum Bottles 53

Jug, Insulated, Type CNU-2/C 53

Bottle, Vacuum 53, 54

Hot Cups and Brackets

54, 55

Oven, Food Warming, Electrically Heated, Type B-4

56

Refrigerators

56

Dry Ice Refrigerator, Type B-l

56, 57

Refrigerator, Mechanical, Non-Frozen, Storage

57, 58

Refrigerator, Mechanical, Frozen and Non-Frozen, Storage 58

Packet, Accessory, In-Flight Feeding 58

Dispensing Kit, Liquid, Can Piercing 59

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Page

1 The MD-1 anti-exposure coveralls with the

emergency hood, mittens, and MC-1 boots

3

2 The MD-3A intermediate coveralls with

matching hood

4

3 The MA-2 ventilating garment which protects

the wearer against extremes of heat or cold

5

4 Front and back views of the MA-3 ventilating

garment designed to protect the wearer against

extremes of heat or cold

6

5 The CWU-l/P coveralls

7

6 The hook blade-snap blade pocket knife with

both blades extended

8

7 The hook blade-snap blade pocket knife is attached

to the knife pocket with a 60-inch long lanyard

8

8 The MB-2 anti-g coveralls

9

9 Front and back views of the CSU-3/P

anti-g cutaway garment

10

10 The MC-3 partial pressure suit for bomber crews

11

11 The MC-4 partial pressure suit for fighter pilots

12

12 The CMU-l/P ventilating garment designed for

wear under the partial pressure suit

13

13 The MG-1 high altitude pressurized flying gloves

13

14 The combat boot for wear with all standard flight

clothing and the partial pressure suit

14

15 The P-4A helmet

15

16 The P-4B helmet

15

17 The MB-4 protective flying helmet

16

18 The MA-2 high altitude flying helmet 17

19 The MA-3 high altitude flying helmet 17

20 The HGU-2/P protective flying helmet 18

21 The HGU-4/P sunglass

18

22 The PRU-l/P ear sound protectors for wear by

ground crews exposed to intense noise levels

19

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Figure Page

23 The HGU-l/P helmet for wear over the ear sound

protectors during cold weather

19

24 The A-8B oxygen mask

20

25 The MA-1 disposable oxygen mask with

connector and tubing assembly

20

26 The CRU-8/P oxygen mask to

regulator connector . 21

27 The A-14B demand oxygen mask

21

28 The MS-22001 oxygen mask

22

29 The MD-1 oxygen mask retention kit worn

with the MS-22001 oxygen mask and P-4A helmet 22

30 The MS-22001 oxygen mask with CRU-4/P

sponge modification kit 23

31 The CRU-4/P sponge modification kit 23

32 The oxygen mask facelet kit 23

33 The MC-3A oxygen mask to regulator connector 24

34 The A-13 oxygen regulator 24

35 The A-15 oxygen regulator 25

36 The A-21 oxygen regulator 25

37 The ME-1 portable therapeutic kit regulator 25

38 The A-l oxygen cylinder and regulator assembly 26

39 The B-l portable regulator and cylinder assembly 26

40 The MA-1 oxygen cylinder and regulator assembly 26

41 The CRU-5/P oxygen regulator 26

42 The A-9 oxygen regulator 27

43 The A-12B automatic diluter demand oxygen regulator 27

44 The A-14 automatic diluter demand oxygen regulator 27

45 The MD-1 regulator 28

46 The D-2A regulator 28

47 The MB-2 regulator 28

48 The H-2 oxygen cylinder assembly 29

49 The MC-1 oxygen regulator 29

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Figure Page

50 The kit mounted oxygen regulator 29

51 The ME-1 control panel for the kit

mounted regulator 29

52 Contractor furnished kit 31

53 The MD-1 survival container 32

54 The MB-1 survival cushion with the

H-2 bailout assembly 32

55 The C NU-l/P back type sustenance kit container 33

56 The arrangement of the survival items

in the CNU-l/P sustenance kit 33

57 MB-3 assembly 34

58 The PK-2 one-man life raft (modified MB-4) 34

59 The MH-1 life raft case 35

60 A modified version of the MH-1 life raft case 35

61 The A-3B four-man life raft 36

62 The E-2B six-man life raft 36

63 The F-2B 20-man life raft with the

canopy rolled back 37

64 The F-2B 20-man life raft with the canopy down 37

65 The MA-2 underarm life preserver 38

66 The B-5 life preserver 39

67 The MB-1 life preserver 40

68 The URC-4 radio with battery 41

69 The URC-11 radio 41

70 Front view of the back type automatic parachute 43

71 Back view of the back type parachute 43

72 Front view of the B-4 parachute 43

73 Back view of the B-4 parachute 43

74 Front view of the seat type parachute 44

75 Back view of the seat type parachute 44

76 The chest type automatic parachute

44

 

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Figure Page

77 The harness configuration of the

separable back pack

45

78 Front view of the separable back pack

45

79 Back view of the separable back pack

45

80 The F-1B automatic parachute ripcord

46

81 The parachute support spacer for all

ejection seat aircraft * . . 46

82 The parachute support spacer for B-47

and B-52 aircraft

46

83 The sandwich snack meal

47

84 Packaging arrangement of the compact box lunch

48

85 Components of the compact box lunch

48

86 The packaging arrangement of the

in-flight food packet

49

87 Components of the individual flight food packet

49

88 Casserole and tray types of precooked frozen meals

49

89 The foil pack meal ready for serving

50

90 Survival food ration for tropical conditions

50

91 SA-4 arctic survival food packet

51

92 Individual survival ration

51

93 Components of the individual survival ration

51

94 An aircraft food galley

52

95 The CNU-2/P insulated jug

53

96 A horizontal bottle for hot or cold liquids

53

97 The A-l and B-l hot cup inserted in

the bracket and receptacle

54

98 The B-4 oven

56

99 The B-l dry ice refrigerator

56

100 The SR-6 mechanical refrigerator

showing foil packs in place

57

101 The SR-6A mechanical refrigerator

57

102 The in-flight feeding accessory packet

58

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Figure Page

103 The can-piercing drinking device showing

the disposable mouthpiece and plastic

drinking tube

59

104 The complete can-piercing drinking

device, " Canmaster"

59

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INTRODUCTION

This technical note has been prepared as an information brochure of both old and new

personal equipment and aircraft installed equipment of special interest to aircrews. The

information contained herein is limited to nomenclature and a brief description of each item with

an appropriate photograph illustrating most of the items.

The items included in this publication are of four status classifications. Developmental —

any new or redesigned item undergoing development or testing and which has not been released as

a satisfactory prototype for procurement in quantity for limited or general Air Force use.

Tentative standard — an item which will be procured in limited quantities prior to completion of

development or of testing. Standard — any item of established need for Air Force use. Limited

standard - - an item in stock which will be used until stocks are exhausted and of which additional

stocks will not be procured.

This technical note is not a substitute for Air Force Supply Manual 67-1 or Air Force

Manual 64-4, " Handbook for Survival Training and Personal Equipment Personnel", but it is

intended as a supplement thereto.

 

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SECTION I

SPECIAL FLIGHT CLOTHING

ANTI-EXPOSURE ASSEMBLY

The anti-exposure assembly is two complete assemblies in one. The inner assembly con-

sists of the intermediate insulation coveralls (type MD-3A) and a separate protective hood. The

leather combat boot completes this assembly. The outer assembly consists of the type MD-1 anti-

exposure coveralls, the permanently attached MC-1 overshoe, and a separate protective hood and

mittens. The MA-2 ventilating garment is also an integral part of the assembly and should be used

under the inner garment to achieve the greatest degree of comfort. The type MD-1 coveralls come

equipped with the type MC-1 parachutist knife.

Coveralls, Flying, Anti-Exposure, Type MD-1

MD-1 anti-exposure coveralls (figure 1) are used by pilots for extended or sustained flights

over water where unprotected or prolonged exposure to cold air and cold water (approximately 50° F

minimum) could be hazardous or fatal.

The one-piece coveralls are fabricated of a neoprene coated nylon fabric. Its main features

include:

a. Separate MC-1 overshoe boots attached to the coveralls after each has been fitted to

the wearer;

b. Separate hood and mittens stored in a pocket of the suit for emergency use;

c. Portals for the hoses of the ventilating garment and anti-g suit;

d. Double acting air bleeder valves to vent the air from the anti-exposure garment and

to maintain a constant air flow, and to prevent water from entering the suit in the

event of an emergency bailout over water;

e. Entrance through a roll-up portal at the chest area which is secured by two

diagonally installed slide fasteners.

The MD-1 anti-exposure coveralls replace the MK-4 assembly for Air Force use. The MD-1

which is lighter in weight and has less bulk than the MK-4 suit is fabricated of a higher abrasion

resistant and longer wearing fabric.

Improvements presently being incorporated into the MD-1 anti-exposure coveralls include:

a. A new type of neck and wrist seal that will provide less restriction and more pro-

tection from the entrance of water; and

b. A more satisfactory integration of the ventilating garment.

The MD-1 anti-exposure suit has been designed to integrate with:

a. MD-3A intermediate flying coveralls and hood;

b. The MC-1 overshoe;

c. The leather combat boot;

d. The MA-2 and MA-3 ventilating garments;

e. The MB-2 and CSU-3/P anti-g suits; and

f. Other allied personal equipment such as helmets, parachutes, and underarm

preservers.

It should be noted that the anti-exposure suit assembly does not integrate satisfactorily with

the current standard partial pressure suit assembly.

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You can find the entire PDF here:

 

http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/246659.pdf

 

 

Gives a great insight on the older equipment/gear, including survival kits.

 

Cheers,

Ron

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You can find the entire PDF here:

 

http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/246659.pdf

 

 

Gives a great insight on the older equipment/gear, including survival kits.

 

Cheers,

Ron

Thanks Ron, My intent was to only show that one page...well...things got out of hand.

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Thanks Ron, My intent was to only show that one page...well...things got out of hand.

 

Sorry about that, I but in my opinion it was free to use and a wealth of information for collectors.

If I have offended someone, I apologize.

 

Ron

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Sorry about that, I but in my opinion it was free to use and a wealth of information for collectors.

If I have offended someone, I apologize.

 

Ron

Ron, That wasn't what I meant. I was only going to show that one page with the link . After the whole thing transfered I got frustrated. The link with the photo's is the way to go. Thanks!!!

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Roger that,

 

Its sometimes difficult when not being a native speaker ;-)

 

Cheers,

Ron