1942 Press Photo Life-Saving Devices Tested by British Ministry of War Transport

Every week new life-saving devices and improvements to air merchant seamen are tested by the British Ministry of War Transport. Fire-proof hoods from the crews of tanker, anti-exposure suits fitted with electric lights so that the wearer can be spotted at night, motor life-boats fitted with automatic radio, vitamin rations and fire fighting apparatus are among the latest devices which the ministry hopes to install on every ocean going vessel.

Photo is dated 1942.

Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches.