I don't think a flak jacket was designed for hearing protection. :)
In "Apocalyse Now" they suggested a newbie helicopter passenger should sit on
his helmet so uhhh... he'd be able to have children.
Lama
From: "Jim Brokaw" <jbrokaw@xxxxxxxxxxx>
My Dad says that in Vietnam you used to sit on your
> flak jacket, so the small-arms fire didn't get you where you sit. He's gone
> a bit hard of hearing from flying around in Huey's in 1966 without ear
> protection, but at least he can sit.
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