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1953 Press Photo Captain Manuel Fernandez prepares for mission over North Korea

This is an original press photo. First stop for Captain Manual Fernandez Jr. as he prepares for a jet fighter mission over North Korea is the squadron personal equipment room where the parachutes, life vests, helmets and oxygen masks hang on racks read for the pilots. In winter a special flying suit and cold weather immersion suit brings the total weight of gear worn by jet pilot to 90 pounds.Photo measures 9.5 x 7inches. Photo is dated 05-11-1953.

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Historic Images Part Number: hpm02156