Oxygen Tank Collection

Person's hands adjusting valve on oxygen tank
Adjusting, Adult, Caucasian Appearance, Close-Up, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Hand, Medical Oxygen Equipment, Men, One Person, Oxygen Tank, Part Of, Pen and Ink, Valve, Watercolour Painting

Production of B-24 bombers and C-87 transports, Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas. Cabbie Coleman, former housewife, works at western aircraft plant

Navy diver leaps from helicopter, 1965. Creator: NASA
Navy diver leaps from helicopter, 1965. US Navy divers exit their helicopter to recover the Gemini 5 spacecraft and astronauts shortly after splashdown

Climbing Mount Everest, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, c
IL314875 Climbing Mount Everest, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, c.1920 (litho) by McPherson, Duncan (fl.1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Avascular Necrosis hip occurring when the blood supply to the hip is
Horizontal, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Oxygen, Disease, Bottle, Medical, Medication, Hip, Biology, Acetabulum, Side View, Head In Hands, Cut Out, White Background, Leaning, Artwork

Oxygen Drill in Camp, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Oxygen Drill in Camp, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Djupivogur Iceland
Oil storage at Djupivogur, Sounthen part of Iceland

Scuba diver

Scuba diving jacket complete with oxygen tank, straps and pipes, side view

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"Unleashing the Power of Oxygen: From War Efforts to Deep Sea Adventures" In 1942, the Consolidated Aircraft Corp. In Fort Worth, Texas played a crucial role in producing B-24 bombers and C-87 transports for World War II. Amongst the hustle and bustle of wartime production, Howard Hollem captured an image that symbolized life-saving innovation - an oxygen tank. This humble device became a lifeline for pilots soaring through the skies at high altitudes. Decades later, NASA showcased the versatility of oxygen tanks as a navy diver fearlessly leaped from a helicopter into unknown depths in 1965. The tank strapped to his back was not just equipment; it represented courage and exploration. Oxygen tanks have even accompanied adventurers on treacherous journeys like climbing Mount Everest. In illustrations from the Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge, we witness mountaineers relying on these tanks to combat altitude sickness and breathe freely amidst thin air. However they can not only essential for thrilling escapades but also play a vital role in medical science. An illustration depicts avascular necrosis hip occurring when blood supply is compromised – highlighting how oxygen deprivation can lead to serious health conditions. The significance of oxygen drills during military training cannot be overlooked either. A photograph taken between 1918 and 1939 showcases soldiers preparing themselves with these indispensable tools before heading into battlefields where every breath counts. From war zones to picturesque landscapes like Djupivogur Iceland, scuba divers have embraced their reliance on oxygen tanks while exploring underwater wonders hidden beneath turquoise waves. These devices provide them with precious moments undersea that would otherwise be impossible without this technological marvel. Imagine diving deep into history itself as you enter the front window of a four-seater plane wreck off the coast of Philippines – Southeast Asia's sunken treasure trove. With an oxygen tank securely fastened to your back, you become part of a narrative that intertwines past and present.