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Old 7th Apr 2011, 14:37
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...the lenses on the O2 masks have a protective plastic film over them...
In an actual decompression there is a substantial temperature drop. The film is there so that it can be peeled off to remove frost that may have formed.

Unfortunately the strips are often missing from the masks because, I assume, pilots and mechanics think that they are for shipping purposes.
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