cagedfalcon Posted June 7, 2021 Share #1 Posted June 7, 2021 What era is this from? 3ft between cords 5ft from outer edge to mid diagonal seam 6x10ft as it lays Paul Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usmc2004 Posted June 8, 2021 Share #2 Posted June 8, 2021 I am not a parachute expert, but I would say it was early 1940’s. Here is a piece of canopy that is dated 1942 for comparison. And a piece that is dated 1953. I’m not sure when the thread colors changed from tan to white. This is also a great site for information on parachutes. https://www.theriggerdepot.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html 1942 1953 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted June 8, 2021 Share #3 Posted June 8, 2021 Very interesting stuff. I have a few pieces from some AB vets from WW2 but never paid any attention to the thread colors until now.... Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cagedfalcon Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted June 8, 2021 Came out of a vets foot locker, will try to find out his name tomorrow. Thanks for to link & picsSent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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