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Sqn Ldr F R D Swain of the Royal Aircraft Establishment
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Sqn Ldr F R D Swain of the Royal Aircraft Establishment
Sqn Ldr F.R.D. Swain of the Royal Aircraft Establishment Experimental Section in the Siebe, Gorman and Company Ltd pressure suite in which he achieved the world altitude record of 49, 967ft on 28 September 1936 in the Bristol 138A, K4879. Date: 1936
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Achieved Altitude Establishment Experimental Gorman Pressure Record Section Siebe Suite Swain
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In this historic photograph, Sqn Ldr F.R.D. Swain of the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) is seen wearing the Siebe, Gorman and Company Ltd pressure suit as he prepared to embark on a groundbreaking flight in the Bristol 138A, K4879. The date was 28 September 1936, and Swain was on a mission to break the world altitude record. Swain, a distinguished pilot and member of the RAE Experimental Section, was no stranger to pushing the boundaries of aviation. On this day, he would ascend to a breathtaking height of 49,967 feet, surpassing the previous record set by Captain James Doolittle in 1935. The Siebe, Gorman and Company Ltd pressure suit, which Swain is wearing in this image, was a crucial component of his successful flight. Designed to protect the wearer from the extreme conditions of high-altitude flight, the suit allowed Swain to survive in the thin air and frigid temperatures that he would encounter during his record-breaking ascent. The Bristol 138A, K4879, a sturdy and reliable aircraft, was chosen for this daring mission due to its advanced design and capabilities. Swain's achievement was a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the RAE and the aviation industry as a whole, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possible in flight. This photograph captures a moment in aviation history, a moment when a brave and skilled pilot, aided by innovative technology, achieved a feat that would stand as a world record for over two years. Swain's legacy continues to inspire and challenge pilots and engineers to this day, as they strive to reach new heights and push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of aviation.
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