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Old 15th Jul 2018, 21:32
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full-pressure (i.e. a space suit) or partial-pressure?

Quick question from a civi lurker..
I am aware from visiting RAF Alconbury in the 80s/90s ( and later watching the James May documentary) that the TR1(U2) pilots wore full pressure (space suits) for high altitude flights. Did RAF pilots flying at similar altitudes have these suits, and if not, did that impact on the chances of their survival if they parted company with their aircraft?
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