Its padding and shape force its wearer's head forward towards the oxygen mask to ensure maximum intake of air. It helps to identify the pilot, whose call sign is stenciled across it. With its ...

But how? Well, it's because there may be a time when a pilot needs to use an oxygen mask but facial hair can affect how well the mask fits in their face. YouTuber Zack D. Films made a video of ...

Anton King, 75th Fighter Squadron pilot. "If we lose cockpit pressure at altitude, we're already breathing through a sealed oxygen mask. In an ejection, the helmet provides protection while the ...

Its padding and shape force its wearer's head forward towards the oxygen mask to ensure maximum intake of air. It helps to identify the pilot, whose call sign is stenciled across it. With its ...