# Medical Research in WWII and Pilots

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**Created:** [April 11, 2008, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-research-in-wwii-and-pilots/444947 "2008-04-11T21:18:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 11, 2008, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medical-research-in-wwii-and-pilots/444947/1 "2008-04-11T21:18:55Z")

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[How a St. Bernard helped win WWII.](http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080411092341.htm)

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> Still later, physiologists trained a 145-pound St. Bernard dog, Major, to parachute – simulating the jump of a man. Major wore protective clothing and an oxygen mask and dog paddled during his descent.

So, would the dog’s proper title be Canus Major? 😉