“ FLY HIGH AND LIVE - OXYGEN EQUIPMENT ” 1944 WWII UNITED STATES NAVY PILOT TRAINING FILM 71072

This United States Navy pilot training film titled “Fly High and Live - Oxygen Equipment” is from 1944. The film explains the oxygen equipment used by pilots when flying at high altitudes. It demonstrates the functions and correct use of the diluter demand regulator, the oxygen cylinder tank, and the type 14-A oxygen mask worn by the pilots.
Credits (00:06). “Fly High and Live - Oxygen Equipment” title banner (00:12). War ships and planes (00:21). A Vought F4U Corsair American fighter aircraft lands (00:26). The pilot exits (00:41). He wears a type 14-A oxygen mask (00:49). Its diluter demand regulator and the oxygen cylinder (00:58). Vought F4U Corsair (01:04). The demand feature on the diluter demand regulator is explained (01:01). Vought F4U Corsair (01:27). The diluter feature on the diluter demand regulator is explained (01:34). Grumman F6F Hellcat American fighter aircraft (01:48). The pilot wears a type 14-A oxygen mask (01:52) and the aircraft is equipped with the diluter demand regulator (01:56). Graphics and photos of older and newer regulator models explain the functions of the diluter demand regulator (02:12). The functions of the regulator when at sea level vs. high altitude is explained (04:25). Graphics explain three additional features in the regulator: the check valve, pressure reducer, and emergency valve (06:47). The use of the emergency valve is demonstrated (07:36). The correct and incorrect use of the diluter feature is demonstrated on a regulator (07:56). Graphics explain the diluter feature’s correct and incorrect use as planes reach higher altitudes (08:15). It demonstrates how long a pilot will have oxygen when using the diluter correctly (08:57). A Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft prepared for take-off from an aircraft carrier ship (09:27). A pilot enters the aircraft (09:40). He inspects the oxygen equipment, firstly checking that the emergency valve is closed (09:54). He then opens the oxygen (10:07). He ensures the pressure is equalized (10:16). He closes the oxygen to test the cylinder for leaking (10:27). He tests his mask (10:42). He reopens the oxygen cylinder (11:08). A mechanic approaches the aircraft to check the oxygen leakage (12:04). The cylinder and regulator is checked again for leakage (12:28). The mechanic walks away from the plane (12:47). The pilot secures his type 14-A oxygen mask (12:50). He tests the diaphragm (13:18). He tests the emergency valve (14:04). Many Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft prepare for take-off (14:49). They take-off one by one from an aircraft carrier ship (15:07). Views of one Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft flying (15:45). The altimeter in the aircraft (15:56). The pilot opens the oxygen (16:02). He removes his gloves and puts on the oxygen mask (16:12). The regulator and oxygen flow indicator are checked (16:33). Flying Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft (16:45). Aircraft start firing (16:54). An aircraft crashes into the ocean (17:02). Flying Grumman F6F Hellcat aircraft (17:05). A pilot is suffering from oxygen loss due to his mask leaking (17:15). He opens the emergency valve (18:06) and lowers his altitude to below 10,000 feet (18:24). A pilot suffers from a headache due to carbon monoxide gas entering his cockpit (18:36). He opens the oxygen, turns off the regulator and wears his oxygen mask (18:51). Pilots use their oxygen mask and the regulator while flying in darkness due to impairment of vision (19:15). Planes land on an aircraft carrier ship (20:00). A Grumman TBF Avenger American World War II-era torpedo bomber (20:08). A Curtiss SB2C Helldiver carrier-based dive bomber (20:16). A Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) military transport aircraft (20:21). A North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber (20:26). Possibly a Consolidated Model 28, more commonly known as the PBY Catalina flying boat (20:28). An aviation equipment and survival officer provides instructions (20:48), supervises installation and services of oxygen equipment (20:59), and teaches pilots about the oxygen equipment (21:05). “The End” text overlay (25:40).
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[@angry_zergling]

It never ceases to amaze me how engineers 'programmed' mechanical systems to work using engineering principles alone before you could just throw a little computer in something. Like the assembly that automatically controlled the cockpit air to oxygen ratio based on altitude by building a little thing that expanded and contracted based on atmospheric pressure. Nowadays something like this would be a sensor that controlled a valve that behaved according to a paragraph of simple code. But back then it required knowledge of physics and fluid dynamics and spring compression and all this other stuff to make just a simple system like that work. We're truly spoiled today.

[@KenjiMapes]

Agreed I’m a tech guy and love all the progress, innovation, and advancements technology, digital systems, computers, silicon chips, etc have brought us. They made things incredibly easy and convenient. For example, I’m an Army veteran and the M1A1/A2 tanks have amazing technology The computer can calculate ballistic solutions based on crosswind, outside temp, ammo temp, vehicle cant and other factors Laser range finders five us range Technology is amazing Abrams can see in the dark with thermal sights and lead targets automatically. It helps with targeting and hit/kill probability However these things used to be incumbent upon the soldier The soldier suffers though as they lose the ability to do complex tasks like they used to. Not relying on a laser for finding a range We had stadiamteric sights to find ranges or stereoscopic sights in the old days but they required knowledge Gunners learned to use “Kentucky windage” on tanks - you knew you gun and vehicle so well you could estimate range, lead, etc There is a huge difference between the Abrams M1A1 and A2 The A2 has all digital computer systems whereas much of the instruments and gauges are analog in the A1. Things like the fuel gauge, oil temp, and speed are analog needle gauges on the A1. The A2 has all the info and data on LCD screens. While the A2 has many advancements that help it is less reliant in the harsh field. If the systems go out and the crew has to rely on shooting, for example, without all the computerized help, they are at a huge disadvantage. I could go into the technical aspects but I’ll avoid that here for brevity. Anyway we all know computers and their programs are still done by humans That is why bugs and errors happen. We have become too reliant on them and have sacrificed many skills that are valuable Look at that Boeing airplane I forgot the nomenclature but due to bugs in its software it had several catastrophic crashes We should utilize and exploit technology but need to remember to practice alternate methods and MOs that don’t rely on our technology In fact we should always install override features so we ca bypass technology and computers from controlling everything. In fact, we have a lot of fiction that warns us of of AI and machine learning that bite us in the arse. We should heed those warnings and make sure we can still be functional and self-sufficient in the event of technology failure. We have become too reliant on systems. Eh, I am not sure If I cogently gotten my point across. Enjoyed a few old fashioned drinks tonight but don’t know if my writing has suffered😆 Anyway, I digress... I get your point although I am not sure if my point was described well enough or can be comprehended😉

[@TrapperAaron]

Yea the O² regulator is really very simple. It's got an aneroid barometer that opens O² valve in relation to altitude. And a check valve. That's its.

[@angry_zergling]

@@KenjiMapes Thank you for your reply sharing some of your experiences, sharing your knowledge about some of the equipment you worked with when you served, and your thoughts on the above. And thank you for your service as well! =)

[@KenjiMapes]

@@angry_zergling Thanks man I can write a lot Some times I forget about all the shit I write I should actually blog more than write a bunch of shit in the replies that usually no one reads😆

[@LuciusZedaker]

Don't know where you get these great historical treats. Thanks!

[@jackwhite9395]

They are Department of Defense films that have, until lately, been kept out of the public domain.

[@ChattingwithMarkStise]

This was great video!!

[@LawnPygmy]

This is a surprisingly interesting video.

[@spenser330]

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[@TrapperAaron]

The type 14 o² mask comes in 3 sizes. Small medium and Italian.

[@jeffo4817]

Omg so funny!! So funny so funny ! B ran ran rah! Wow what a great joke hehehe never-mind about all those people who have zero idea wtf your talking about. I’m not one of them, I swear…..

[@FayazAhmad-yl6sp]

From horse back to flying into the air, after American civil war it took 50 years in WW1 and 80 years in WW2.

[@GekkoKamen]

Even though there's no oxygen cylynder attached this should be shown over and over to all those who don't wear their sanitary masks properly, and God knows there are far too many of them.