2006-09-21 04:44:10 · 14 answers · asked by accvining 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To complete their mission, without them, their death would've been futile.
2006-09-21 06:13:20 · answer #1 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flight caps at this time had the earphones built into the cap. they needed to communicate to the experienced pilot who would act as navigator for the group until they reached the fleet then the navigator would turn around and go home to get the next group. There was no other need to use the cap as the kamikaze's rarely flew over 10,000' thus no pressure or temperature effects to worry about.
2006-09-21 13:44:21 · answer #2 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the time of kamikaze pilots, there were no helmets to be worn. Simple flight caps were worn to keep their temperature up, but it did not carry the role of a modern jet pilots helmet.
2006-09-21 11:46:15 · answer #3 · answered by Aurred 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason we use a sterile needle and alcohol swab for lethal injections.
2006-09-21 12:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by medic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know you are thinking they are going to die anyway so why wear protection....but.....
At high altitude the air pressure is intense, especially on the ear drums so the helmet protects them and keep them alert to find their mark!
2006-09-21 11:45:42 · answer #5 · answered by CATHOLIC PRIEST!! 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I did not know they did. I think they wore a flying cap in the Japanese tradition.
2006-09-21 11:48:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does George W. Bush have anything to do with this question?
2006-09-21 11:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by Jim G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In case turbulance causes them to knock their head against the windshield and they lose consciousness.
2006-09-21 11:45:48 · answer #8 · answered by leikevy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To keep their eyes from tearing and so they could hear radio transmissions.
2006-09-21 11:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by Frank 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO MEANS PRESENT, THEY DON'T, LOOK AT 9-11 IF YOU MEANT DID, IT WAS FOR COMMUNICATIONS.
2006-09-21 12:02:54 · answer #10 · answered by frankalan9999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋