EncodEEE 1 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 why?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelRonin 138 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 to protect the head, obviously 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesreidau 197 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Why did they take a bath and shave that morning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twan 914 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 Well, I'd guess that if they hit turbulence or something, so they don't bump their head on the way to the target, get knocked out and crash into the ocean :yes: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crag_r 8,620 Report post Posted March 29, 2013 Standard flying uniform... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyle 1,145 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 To have a cereal bowl. What do you think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectDeath 492 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 Did you know in the warring states period the Japanese infantry with their metal pointed hats would flip them upside down and use them to cook their rations? So why not cook dinner on the flaming wreck that is your plane!? =O 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeDuzZ 1,492 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 Did you know in the warring states period the Japanese infantry with their metal pointed hats would flip them upside down and use them to cook their rations? So why not cook dinner on the flaming wreck that is your plane!? =O I'm pretty sure every nation did that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alighierian 2,609 Report post Posted March 30, 2013 and if there was a fight you could also just ram somebody in the stomach with your helmet like a bull Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDeluxe 493 Report post Posted March 31, 2013 Afaik, this "helmet" is made to protect from cold and sun while flying, not to provide protection from any damage. It helps the pilot do his job while flying. You don't want to loose a pilot because it's too cold or because he stayed a long time under the sun in his fighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abetter1 1,858 Report post Posted March 31, 2013 Because it makes them look cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorma_Sarvanto 3,917 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 Because it's very honorable :kamikadze: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyle 1,145 Report post Posted April 1, 2013 A little safety goes a loooong way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinty 140 Report post Posted April 2, 2013 Well, when it comes down to it, a Kamikazi pilot and a normal pilot have to do exactly the same things bar one. Land on the runway after the mission. How does a helmet help you land a plane? (Of course, if they flew out there and failed to find the target, or suffered prblems with their plane and had to turn back they'd have to land it too...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
