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Sam Gordon Campbell
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Craig Shackleton
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The first suit that was probably never used is my single favourite suit of armour in the world, and I just found out that it fits me perfectly.
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Jean Thibodeau
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If someone was designing armour for modern use for the military one could really learn from the articulation and almost complete coverage ! I only wonder if there was plate on the soles of the feet.  
Must have been really hot to wear in period.  ( Modern version used in a powered " HALO " type suit would have a system of controlling heat and removing sweat ).
Oh, space suit would also benefit from studying the articulation.
Going back to history and the clip I really like the beauty of the lighting and quality of the production values.
You can easily give up your freedom. You have to fight hard to get it back!
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Craig Shackleton
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Oh, space suit would also benefit from studying the articulation.
Going back to history and the clip I really like the beauty of the lighting and quality of the production values. |
Actually, I'm given to understand that NASA did study the articulation of this armour when designing the early space suits (although that's hearsay).
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Scott Hrouda
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| Craig Shackleton wrote: | | Actually, I'm given to understand that NASA did study the articulation of this armour when designing the early space suits (although that's hearsay). |
I've heard the same story, although it was MANY years ago and I have no documentation to back it up. A quick search this morning revealed nothing, my search-fu is weak without coffee.
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The reference is a New York Times article from April 1962 titled Henry, VIII's Armor Studied for Space Suit Clues . They want $3.95 to display the article. 
...and that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped. - Sir Bedevere
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