UPL 23082
IMAGEOriginal USAAF caption “ Lt. Winkleman demonstrating the use of a G-Suit. England – 10 August 1944.” Notes : Winkelman’s name is misspelled. G-Suits, or anti-g force suits, were meant to prevent a black-out in case of excessive acceleration and were first tested in operation in 1944.
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 339th Fighter Group 504th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 18075960 and O-688887
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot