[Adriano Baumgartner]

JIM,

Thanks for the book reference. It seems interesting to note that other Allied units suffered from the same problems of Logistics and poor Leadership (really criminal to send those fighters above 12,000 feet WITHOUT oxygen!) from above. One should have carried a "Top Brass" on one of those flights so he could have a glimpse of the problems involved himself...

I had read previously about problems (leakages) on oxygen systems and masks, but never about tanks not being filled properly and causing deaths amongst seasoned (and irreplaceable) Aviators and airmen.

Quite an interesting topic indeed.

Thank you again for the thread and the book references.

Adriano