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Decompression Chamber

Dr Fong enters a decompression chamber to show the dangerous effects of altitude faced by many B17 pilots in World War II. The lack of oxygen at altitude and the failure of oxygen systems caused many pilots to become impaired, pass out, or even die. As the air is sucked out of the chamber, Kevin is sent to the equivalent of 25,000 feet. Exposed to this thinner air Kevin rapidly succumbs to the symptoms that proved fatal for so many WWII air crew.

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