Parachute Collection (#3)

Man with parachute. Date of Photograph:1940-1945

Cover of the French magazine "Miroir du Monde": airplane pilot parachute France. Date of Photograph:1936

First Air Show in Paris after the war: aviorex parachutes are the only ones to be exposed as officially adopted parachute France. Date of Photograph:1960-1970

Two men observe with binoculars a paratrooper France. Date of Photograph:1937

Parachutist landing on a field after being launched from a plane, during a military drill. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Two army parachutists being launched from an airplane during a military drill. The picture was taken from above. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

New York City, Brooklyn, Coney Island, Pier

Florida, Boca Raton, Inlet by South Inlet Park Beach, powered parachute

The hall of aeronautics in the Science History Exhibition held in Florence in 1929. Florence Exhibition of Science History. Date of Photograph:1929 ca

Heinz is Pickled Again, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672800 Heinz is Pickled Again, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Oludeniz coast, Fethiye, Turkey, view from Babadag mountain, very popular place for paragliding

The new cap badge of the Parachute Regiment. May 1943

British Parachute Squadron (actual regiment unknown) training group. Picture taken 2nd March 1942

Parachute packers of the W. R. N. S. testing a parachute at a British Naval Air Station
Parachute packers of the W.R.N.S. testing a parachute at a British Naval Air Station. November 1943

Parachute drops during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. 22nd July 1974

Tory member of Parliament Jack Aspinwall received attention from a soldier after he suffered a crushed vertebra during the Charity Parachute jump

Dassault-Breguet Mystere 20 1st prototype F-WLKB at the 1964 Paris Air Show, shown with the two 3, 300 lbf Pratt & Whitney JT12A-8 turbojet engines originally fitted

WW2 - British Air Transport Auxiliary Pilot
WW2 - A smiling British Air Transport Auxiliary Pilot, carrying her parachute over her shoulder. Date: 1944

Paraglide flying in the mist over mountains of upper Engadine Graubunden, Switzerland

Paratroopers perform during an earthquake drill at Rimac army headquarters in Lima, Peru March 20, 2018. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

A figure of Santa Claus using a parachute is seen among Christmas decorations and lights on the facade of a house in San Gwann, Malta December 16, 2018

A missile hangs on a parachute while falling over the rebel-held besieged al-Qaterji neighbourhood of Aleppo, Syria November 28, 2016. REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Queenstown and lake Wakatipu, elevated view, Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

Paragliding over the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand

RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team in action in 2001

Submarine Parachute Assistance Group Member Jumps from RAF Hercules Aircraft
A parachutist of the SPAG (Submarine Parachute Assistance Group) jumps from a Royal Air Force C130 Hercules during Exercise Bold Monarch in 2008

A Typhoon F2 fighter jet from 29 Squadron Royal Air Force deploys its braking parachute during landing at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire

Submariners Dive from the sky
Submariners from the Fort Blockhouse Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT) parachuted 800 feet from a Hercules C130 into the sea at Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire, as part of Exercise Leesplash

German parachute troops, WW2
Germanys Newest Weapon - The Parachute Troops. The New Method of Warfare in the Attack on the Low Countries. Date: 1940

A tourist photographs paragliders from atop the hilltop village of Motovun, Istria, Croatia, Europe

Happy Wing-Over with Maxime Chiron
Tristan Shu

Hi Five at sunset with Jim Nougarolles
Tristan Shu

Paragliding
Bill Wang

puppy on parachute
Adam Lawless

Parazombies
Florent Bodart

Paratrooper sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Balloons Safari Savanna
Ken Liang

Preparing to parachute from a balloon, Victorian period

Parachuting from a balloon

Parachuting from a balloon Victorian period

Fokker C-31A Troopship 85-1608
United States Army - Fokker C-31A Troopship 85-1608 (msn 10668, F27-400M), of the Golden Knights Parachute Display Team. Date: circa 1997

WW2 - R. A. F. Airman Fully Equipped
A photograph portraying a British WW2 Royal Air Force pilot fully equipped for a high altitude flight, with oxygen, radio, electrically heated clothing and parachute. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Parachute Practice
An illustration of a British WW2 Royal Air Force airmen engaging in parachute practice, he is pulling the rip cord in order to open up the parachute. Date: circa 1940s

R. A. F. Parachutist, WW2
This illustration shows a British Royal Air Force airmen preparing to jump from the biplane to parachute safely to ground. Date: 1941

WW2, Old Mother Hubbard
An illustration which shows Old Mother Hubbard looking very happy that Peter the Royal Air Force pilot has dropped down a bone for her dog, via parachute! Date: circa 1940

R. A. F. Attire
This illustration shows an assortment of Royal Air Force attire. 1. R.A.F. Battledress. 2. Sidcot outer suit of windproof canvas. 3. Sidcot inner lining. 4. Irvingsuit lambskin leather jacket. 5

WW2, Paratroop
An illustration of a little bow dressed in the uniform of a WW2 paratrooper, he is falling from the skies in his parachute. Date: circa 1940s

Humorous endpapers by Charles Crombie
Humorous endpapers (back) by Charles Crombie in The Wonder Book of Daring Deeds Date: circa 1940

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"From Potato Pete to Yuri Gagarin: A Skyward Journey with Parachutes" In the midst of World War II, a powerful lithograph poster emerged in 1943, featuring the charismatic Potato Pete urging people to "Attack with me. " This iconic image symbolized the bravery and resilience of those who relied on parachutes during wartime. As London faced the relentless Blitz, an ambulance stationed at Ladywell, Lewisham stood ready to aid those affected by the bombings. The parachute became a lifeline for both soldiers and civilians alike, providing hope amidst chaos. Beyond war-torn Europe, an International Air Rally Poster showcased the exhilarating spirit of aviation enthusiasts from around the world. Paragliders soared over Lake Annecy in France's Rhone Alpes region, capturing breathtaking views that only these daring individuals could experience. Looking back further into history, we witness brave souls dropping from Kite Balloons in 1917. These pioneers paved the way for modern-day paratroopers who would later serve in elite units such as the Parachute Regiment within the 6th Airborne Division. Parachuting was not limited to military endeavors; it also found its place in leisurely pursuits. Charles Green organized balloon events in Stowmarket where thrill-seekers experienced unforgettable descents under colorful canopies. The Soviet Union commemorated their hero Yuri Gagarin through a striking poster that celebrated his groundbreaking spaceflight. Gagarin's descent back to Earth highlighted how parachutes played a crucial role even beyond our planet's atmosphere. Within military ranks, Sergeant of the Parachute Regiment embodied courage and skill as they trained rigorously for airborne operations. Their unwavering dedication ensured successful missions and inspired future generations of paratroopers worldwide. Away from battlefields but still soaring high above ground level, adventurous individuals embraced paragliding along Mediterranean coastlines.