Parachute Collection (#2)

Newcastle student Andrew Abbess won the British National Parachuting Championships in June 1989. Andrew, a sport studies undergraduate

The US Air Force drop parafrag bombs on a Japanese airfield during WW2. The bombs which are dropped at low level are slowed down by parachutes. This target was destroyed. 1944

Two members of the Flying Sisters, a new airborne British nursing unit prepare their parachutes before boarding the plane for a mission

Royal Air Force Parachutists display team leaping out of an aeroplane

Parachutists during WW2, being kitted up for military exercise. Circa 1942

Parachutists during WW2, kitted up for exercise and ready to board plane. Circa 1942

Parachutists during WW2 in descent. Circa 1942

A parachutist in descent during WW2. Circa 1942

Parachuting during WW2 Circa 1942

Parachutists in descent during WW2. l Circa 1942

Paratrooper in descent during WW2. Circa 1942

Paratroopers descending from planes during WW2. Circa 1942

Parachutists in descent and coming to land, during WW2. Circa 1942

Parachutists kitted up for military exercise during WW2. Circa 1942

Joyful welcome for the 2nd i / c, Captain Ina McGill from his wife Mary
Joyful welcome for the 2nd i/c, Captain Ina McGill from his wife Mary. Mary became the only casualty of the drop when she wrenched her knee running through the bracken - she had to be helped from

A transport supply exercise with the American airforces Paratroopers lined up beside the C82 plane. March 1950

Soldiers from the Parachute Regiment practising what they do best

The 17th Battalion Parachute Regiment ready for action

50 years of Gunnery Anniversary: A member of the Free-Fall Team landing on target. July 1970 70-6751-001

50 years of Gunnery Anniversary: Two soldiers sweep the seats in readiness for Saturdays show. July 1970 70-6751-003

50 years of Gunnery Anniversary: A rehearsal for the tanks with a round which hits the target. July 1970 70-6751-002

50 years of Gunnery Anniversary: A member of the Free-Fall Team landing on target. July 1970 70-6751

9th Independent Parachute Squadron with wife after drop. February 1975 75-00893-008

W. A. A. Fs. at Upper Heyford R. A. F. Camp have now packed over half a million parachutes
W.A.A.Fs. at Upper Heyford R.A.F. Camp have now packed over half a million parachutes with which live jumps have been made by paratroopers wirthout incident. The W.A.A.Fs

9th Independent Parachute Squadron with wife after drop. February 1975 75-00893-004

The Falcons swoop back into action, blowing a cheerful mid-air kiss. The Royal Air Forces famous skydivers were making their first drop since their nightmare air crash in Italy eleven days ago

The Birdmen: Leaping from an aircraft, 12, 000ft up, is the sort of thing few people would contemplate. But to the " Falcons", R.A.F. Parachute display team, it is just part of their job

Leaping from an aircraft, 12, 000ft up, is the sort of thing few people would contemplate. But to the " Falcons", RAF Parachute display Team, it is just part of their job

A parachutist heads for the Thames, passing Big Ben on the way. May 1979 P004306

World War II Women. A parachute packing class in progress, with the parachutes hanging up. September 1941 P010217

Terry Hagon and a couple of mates went for a cycle ride on Sunday starting 8, 000-ft up in the air. Not surprisingly, they found that their journey was downhill all the way

Three "Red Devils"from the Army Parachute Brigade went on parade
Three " Red Devils" from the Army Parachute Brigade went on parade and their equipment neatly laid out for a jump from 1, 000ft included a cross, bibles, communion, wine

There can be few more totally facinating sight in the world than a Scotsman making a parachute jump in his kilt. Something like 5

Following the successful Greek coup, which saw the overthrow of President Makarios of Cyprus, Turkey has launched an invasion of the Mediterranean holiday isle

RAF Parachute Nurses. October 1948 O15033-002

RAF Parachute Nurses. October 1948 O15033

RAF Parachute Nurses. October 1948 O15033-004

RAF Parachute Nurses. October 1948 O15033-007

RAF Parachute Nurses. October 1948 O15033-006

RAF Parachute Nurses. October 1948 O15033-005

RAF Parachute Nurses. October 1948 O15033-008

RAF Parachute Nurses. October 1948 O15033-001

RAF Parachute Nurses. October 1948 O15033-003

A team from the Parachute Regiment with arms linked prepare to jump from the rear of a Beverley aircraft

Attenboroughs Private Army: A Bridge too Far is the story of Operation Market Garden, the tragic British, American and Polish soldiers daring attempt to link air and grounds troops

Ex Parachutist of the Teritonal Army jumps from a balloon at 800 feet above Ely racecourse. June 1952 C3162

Dumbo Williams film stunt man seen here climbing into a Auster light aircraft. February 1950 022712/1

Typhoon Eurofighter lands at Farnborough Air Show. 7th September 1998

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