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| These crewmen are hiding from the weather. Parachutes were put on over the inflatable life vest (Mae West), since the parachute would be used first then discarded. Aircrews would often often leave the leg straps improperly attached for the sake of comfort and mobility. Many crewmen fell the their deaths when they were blown clear of the aircraft and fell out of their harness because it wasn't properly worn. |