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Old 05-02-2013 | 07:34 PM
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From: Body at sea level; heart at 70,000+
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Flying in pressure suits (U-2, RB-57F, SR-71) can result in serious physiological damage (bends) to the body. U-2 cockpits are currently being "reinforced" so a higher cabin pressure can be maintained.

Killer at 70,000 Feet | Military Aviation | Air & Space Magazine

U-2 Tweaks Aim to Avert Pilot Bends
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