Initially,pilots were sent up without parachutes for one thing, it reduced the weight for another, it gave pilots an incentive to bring the plane back with them.
Observers in tethered balloons, however, were given parachutes. Balloons were considered expendable.
Initially,pilots were sent up without parachutes for one thing, it reduced the weight for another, it gave pilots an incentive to bring the plane back with them.
Observers in tethered balloons, however, were given parachutes. Balloons were considered expendable.