Steve Brannan Posted June 19, 2014 Share #1 Posted June 19, 2014 I got this from a collection that also had a grouping from a Caterpillar Club man. He was a B-17 Co-pilot in 8th Air Force. Is this the type Rip Cord Pulling Ring he would have worn as a Co-Pilot in a B-17? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted June 19, 2014 Share #2 Posted June 19, 2014 Pilots and co-pilots wore back-type parachutes, usually the B-8 (earlier, the B-7). This looks to be the "D" -ring handle from one of those 'chutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted June 19, 2014 Share #3 Posted June 19, 2014 Im going with the notion that it is not from the B8 style back parachute, nor do i think its from the B7 type parachute it doesnt show up in the class 13 catalog of 1943 and is not the same type as shown in Flight Gear by Matthieu Bianchi i maybe wrong and stand corrected if i am LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted June 19, 2014 Share #4 Posted June 19, 2014 I think it is British. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brannan Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted June 19, 2014 Could it be from a Navy rig. Also got some items from A Navy flyer at the same time. Just trying to figure what went with what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted June 19, 2014 Share #6 Posted June 19, 2014 Here is a picture of one that sold on eBay. Sorry about the size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pararaftanr2 Posted June 19, 2014 Share #7 Posted June 19, 2014 Steve, It appears to have two pins, not three, is that correct? If so, with the yellow paint, then it is probably from a Navy Standard seat parachute. Regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebuddy Posted June 20, 2014 Share #8 Posted June 20, 2014 There is the answer !! Paul would know!! LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brannan Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted June 21, 2014 Yes, there are only 2 pins. Navy seat parachute it is. Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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