maandag 24 augustus 2009
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The Williams X-JET, or “Williams Aerial Systems Platform II”, 1982
The previous WASP was evaluated by The US Marine Corps eight years earlier. This version was extensively tested by the US Army, who turned it down due to - it is believed - the fact that it could not compete with the faster and more versatile helicopter.
Carmagnolle Diving Suit
There was only one Carmagnolle diving suit ever made and it sits, unused, in the Navy museum in Paris. In order to cope with undersea water pressure the helmet looks like a giant insect eye compound lens with 20, small, round, lenses, one of which screws open to allow the wearer some fresh air while being suited up.
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