October 14th 1940: A demonstration of asbestos fire fighting suits, designed for the Fleet Air Arm for rescuing airmen trapped in blazing aircraft. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)
October 14th 1940: A demonstration of asbestos fire fighting suits, designed for the Fleet Air Arm for rescuing airmen trapped in blazing aircraft. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)