As jets flew higher and faster in the 1950s, the Air Force became increasingly worried about the safety of crews who had to eject at high altitude.
Joe Kittinger was the first man to test a newly designed suit that protected pilots upon ejection.
I do pay my respects to his brave and will, (Ret.) Joe Kittinger, Space Jump-Col.
video credits & sources :
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_...