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Originally Posted by philip.ed

As Heywoood said, the problem was in getting out of the turret! Many couldn't fit through the tight opening (if they were lucky to get it open) and in most cases it just wouldn't open. The parasuit helped them to fit through, but that was only given that they were able to open the damned thing!
Consequently, many parasuits were given out to other members of bomber-command because they were in surplus (a shame they aren't in surplus today! )

Sorry, I can see the misunderstanding.

Phil, he was taking the p*ss


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