Pudgy (V) Posted April 27, 2017 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted April 28, 2017 Share #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.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgy (V) Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted May 5, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 5, 2017 The AAF had a modified B8 system for the ball turret position...it used a 24 ft also IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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