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The image is a vintage advertisement for an electrically heated hand muff designed for bomber crews, titled "Windak in use. . . No. 5". It features an illustration of a World War II-era airman wearing heavy flight gear including a helmet with goggles and oxygen mask. He's holding the Windak Electro-Thermal Hand Muff to keep his hands warm at high altitudes where temperatures can be extremely cold. Below the main illustration, there's text that reads "Granny's idea for Bomber crews, " suggesting that this product was inspired by traditional methods of keeping warm, but adapted with modern technology (electric heating elements) to meet the needs of military personnel. At the bottom right corner, there is also an inset showing what appears to be a logo or additional branding element which includes text "Windak Electrically Heated Clothing" along with some form of certification or endorsement badge. Overall, the caption could read: "Vintage advertisement showcasing Windak Electro-Thermal Hand Muff - A WWII innovation combining granny's old-fashioned warmth with cutting-edge electric heating elements to ensure bomber crew members' hands remain warm and functional during missions in frigid upper-atmosphere conditions. "
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