Pudgy (V) Posted April 27, 2017 #1 Posted April 27, 2017 Can someone please help me with this parachute canopy? I wanted to know if this is a reserve canopy, and did the paratroopers use these? The canopy is marked CANOPY ASSY DWG NO 43G26405. There is also the number 24 stamped on it. From what I researched, the reserve chutes were a 24 panel, but I can't seem to find this particular drawing number anywhere on the internet. Thank-you Dave
northcoastaero Posted April 28, 2017 #2 Posted April 28, 2017 Looks to be a USAAF chute. The book titled The Parachute Manual Vol. 1 by Dan Poynter would most likely contain information on the application. Unfortunately, I no longer have the book. WWII seat chutes also contained a 24 ft. canopy. Possibly back parachute assy's.?
Pudgy (V) Posted April 28, 2017 Author #3 Posted April 28, 2017 Thank-you! I think the same canopies were used by both paratroopers and the AAC. I have been combing the net, and I can't seem to find anything on this particular 43 drawing number.
Pudgy (V) Posted April 30, 2017 Author #4 Posted April 30, 2017 I talked to the forums WWII parachute expert. He informed me this is the correct parachute for a T5 pack, just a later version from the 42 drawing date. Just wanted to complete the post in case other members have the same question in the future.
phantomfixer Posted May 5, 2017 #5 Posted May 5, 2017 The AAF had a modified B8 system for the ball turret position...it used a 24 ft also IIRC
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