As intrepid climbers, they were denied their moment of glory when they were forced to turn back just 300ft below the summit of Everest, three days before Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay conquered the mountain. But more than 60 years later Tom Bourdillon, the British rocket scientist who designed the breathing equipment for the historic expedition, and his climbing partner Charles Evans have found recognition as pioneers in another field. The respirators they used are being redeveloped to help sufferers of one of the world’s deadliest diseases.
Climbers beaten up Everest by Edmund Hillary use respirators to combat diseases - The Times 17th September 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
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