2007-06-22 04:46:08 · 22 answers · asked by fuzzy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
So they would not be hurt before they had the chance to complete their mission.
Their desire was not to die - but they were willing to die to complete their mission, for the glory of the Emporer and Japan. Be a shame if they were killed before they could do that, so they avoided flak and wore helmets
2007-06-22 04:49:16 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilots wore the same uniform as other squadrons.
Kamikaz pilots were instructed to return to base if no targets presented themselves as being open to attack,most planes were quite capable of flying out to attack the American/allied fleet and returning to base again.
They were instructed to avoid flak and only press on with attack if in their opinion they could reach their target.
Six months ago I saw a programme On National geo in UK,that had an interview with a survivor of the kamikaz who had flown 12 missions before the second world war ended.
2007-06-22 12:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by AdelleStevens 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And you know this from what, old Hollywood movies? If indeed they did wear helmets, it was probably because it was part of the uniform and included the radio headphones.
Discipline is paramount in the military, and exceptions generally aren't made.
2007-06-22 11:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I seem to recollect they were soft helmets as opposed to safety helmets ... additionally, the flaps on the sides did more than just keep their ears warm, their radio receivers were in them so they could communicate between each other.
2007-06-22 12:22:09 · answer #4 · answered by xteuchter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Kamikaze wore helmets because taking off from an aircraft carrier take-off is very bumpy, and they had to get to the target.
Getting knocked out on take-off wouldn't do any good.
2007-06-22 11:48:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It was for identification purposes, Every Kamikazi Helmet had an ident number in it.
2007-06-22 11:48:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To try to protect them long enough to complete their mission, but yeah, George Carlin definitely has a point.
2007-06-22 11:49:16 · answer #7 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would defeat the purpose if they got smacked in the head by something before their glorious waste of life.
2007-06-22 11:48:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
comminucation with each other. I see your point much like disinfecting a condemmed mans arm before insertng the needle
2007-06-22 11:49:05 · answer #9 · answered by bungee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plan was that their brains might not be completely damaged. So then they could be brought back as cyborgs to fight again. I saw it on the History channel.
2007-06-22 11:48:47 · answer #10 · answered by Brian 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋