TROOPS PROTECTED AGAINST GAS
OILSKIN CAPES AND OINTMENT LONDON, July 16. The infantry war time appellation of “P. 8.1. was again applied when . a demonstration of the latest British anti-gas methods was given on Salisbury Plain after many experiments which produced a dozen innovations. The infantry in the field in addition to a respirator wil probably carry six eye shields which can be discarded when their usefulness has worn off, a light oilskin cape as a protection against mustard gas from aircraft and another cape to be carried by the transport. The infantry respirator case includes a tin of anti-gas ointment which, if applied within three minutes, will prevent skin injuries. The troops are also to be supplied with two pairs of over-boots, which a mile of marching will wear out, in order to avoid contamination in gassed areas. Despatch riders and signallers will be issued with u gas-proof jacket and trousers, and all units will be supplied with light and heavy decontamination suits. The latter, weighing 151 b, were so exhausting to wear that it was found at the demonstration that the soldiers could not do more than three half-hour periods at entrenching in 24 hours.
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Southland Times, Issue 23255, 19 July 1937, Page 7
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