When the RAF pilot goes in the drink...

[JAMF]

Originally Posted by Rodolphe

With a water temperature of 15.5 to 21°C, some individuals wearing a Personal Flotation Device, could suffer from hypothermia within 2 hrs.

So in the summer and early autumn months of the battle, between 2 an 7 hours of consciousness and up to 40 hours of survival (60-70). In the Thames estuary and close to shore even longer. If the bay of Biscay were on the map, it would be in the upper zone of 70-80F.



(Maximum sea temperature is reached in the last week of August)

[Skoshi Tiger]

Originally Posted by JAMF

In the Thames estuary and close to shore even longer.

Apparently you had a worse chance of survival in the Thames Estuary due to strong currents.

Cheers!