Parachute Collection (#4)

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

RAF cadets learning to control a parachute, WW2
RAF cadets learning to control a parachute Date: circa 1941

Fokker C-31A Troopship 85-1607
United States Army - Fokker C-31A Troopship 85-1607 (msn 10652, F27-400M), of the Golden Knights parachute display team. Date: circa 1987

RAF sky divers jumping from 12, 000 feet. Date: circa 1960s

Parachute training in a hangar. Date: circa 1960s

Sky divers freefalling - they belong to the RAF Falcons freefall team, taking part in an activity in France. Date: 1965

RAF parachutists pouring beer while in freefall. Date: 1960s

Sky divers belonging to the RAF Falcons freefall team, taking part in an activity in France, with a large aircraft in the background. Date: 1965

British soldiers had landed in Italy by parachute, here is an illustration by William Heath Robinson showing how they returned! Date: 1941

A Warm Welcome for Every Parachutist
Sixth column strategy: Foresight plans, if London gets invaded by landing Germans dropping from the skies dressed as British civilians they would be collected up by cyclist with tubs of hot boiling

WWII Parachute Demonstration
Ken Liang

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

View of surfboarders and the Atlantic Ocean, Corralejo Natural Park, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

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, taxiing for take-off. Date: 1997

Beechcraft U-21A Ute 66-18015
United States Army - Beechcraft U-21A Ute 66-18015 (MSN LM.16), of the US Army Golden Knights parachute display team. Date: circa 1990

de Havilland Canada YC-7A Caribou 57-3079 (MSN 5), at the US Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis, Virginia, in the markings of the Golden Knights US Army Parachute Team. Date: 1995

Fokker C-31A Troopship 85-1607
United States Army - Fokker C-31A Troopship 85-1607 (msn 10652, F27-400M), of the Golden Knights Parachute Display Team, taxiing for take-off. Date: 1997

Andre Jacques Garnerin
2757492 Andre Jacques Garnerin. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. Andre Jacques Garnerin, inventor of the parachute)

Andre-Jacques Garnerin, balloonist and the inventor of the frameless parachute, from Les Merveilles de la Science
2619138 Andre-Jacques Garnerin, balloonist and the inventor of the frameless parachute, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection

The target
Milan Malovrh

The utmost precision is required of these operators who are cutting... Manchester, Conn. 1942. Creator: William Rittase
The utmost precision is required of these operators who are cutting and drilling parachute packs in an eastern factory, Manchester, Conn. Their work is under constant close supervision

Marine parachuting at Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine parachuting at Parris Island, S.C

Instructor explaining the operation of the parachute to students, Fort Worth, Tex. 1942. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Instructor explaining the operation of the parachute to students, Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas

Instructor explaining the operation of a parachute to student pilots, Fort Worth, Tex. 1942. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Instructor explaining the operation of a parachute to student pilots, Meacham field, Fort Worth, Texas

The water stretching machine of an eastern parachute manufacturer... Manchester, Conn. 1942. Creator: William Rittase
The water stretching machine of an eastern parachute manufacturer stretches shroud lines so as to make them more adaptable to the finished product, Manchester, Conn

The Descent from a Balloon at the Alexandra Palace, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Descent from a Balloon at the Alexandra Palace, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Paratroops of 1st Airlanding Brigade disembark from their gliders on the outskirts of Arnhem
5922354 Paratroops of 1st Airlanding Brigade disembark from their gliders on the outskirts of Arnhem, 17 September 1944 (b/w photo) by Smith, D.M. Sgt

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Parachute; Fallschirm (engraving)
7196965 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Parachute; Fallschirm (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parachute; Fallschirm)

RAF Pageant
13th July 1929: Parachutists descending during an RAF Pageant at Hendon airfield. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Reserve Manoeuvres
8th October 1938: Student pilots of the University of London Reserve Airforce running to their planes during a training exercise

Parachuting
RAF parachute training from a light plane using a seat chute, at Henlow, Bedfordshire. (Photo by Charles E Brown/Getty Images)

Parachute Packing
circa 1930: Airforce cadets are taught the vital skill of correctly folding and packing their parachutes, as part of their groundwork syllabus at the RAF College at Cranwell

abeyance
Axel K. Schoeps

Bluebird CN7 deploying parachute at Lake Eyre, World Land Speed Record attempt, 1964
Bluebird CN7 deploying parachute at Lake Eyre, World Land Speed Record attempt, Australia, 1964

Draft of a parachute, circa 1485. Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci). Feather and ink
GIA4757432 Draft of a parachute, circa 1485. Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci). Feather and ink. Codex Atlanticus, folio 1058

Gemini 10 splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 10 splashdown, 1966. The Command Module of the Gemini 10 spacecraft splashes down into the sea after re-entry

Little Joe 5B High-Q-Abort Test, 1961. Creator: NASA
Little Joe 5B High-Q-Abort Test, 1961. " Little Joe" 5B launched a Mercury spacecraft in a high-Q-abort test. The ring-sail parachute lands the spacecraft off the shore of Wallops Island

Gemini 12 descends for splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 12 descends for splashdown, 1966. As a helicopter hovers above, the Gemini 12 spacecraft with parachute open descends to the Atlantic with astronauts Jim Lovell

STS 106 Atlantis landing at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 2000. Creator: NASA
STS 106 Atlantis landing at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 2000. Upon touchdown on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantiss drag chute opens to help slow the vehicle

STS-50 landing, USA, July 9, 1992. Creator: NASA
STS-50 landing, USA, July 9, 1992. Launched on June 25, 1992, Space Shuttle Columbias STS-50 mission landed at the Kennedy Space Center on July 9, 1992. The 13 day mission carried the U.S

Gemini 9A splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 9A splashdown, 1966. Splashdown of Gemini 9A carrying astronauts Eugene Cernan and Thomas Stafford at 9:00 a.m. June 6, 1966

STS-53 lands at Edwards Air Force Base, USA, December 9, 1992. Creator: NASA
STS-53 lands at Edwards Air Force Base, USA, December 9, 1992. The drag chute on the space shuttle Discovery is partially deployed during landing on Runway 22

STS-90 Landing, Florida, USA, 1998. Creator: NASA
STS-90 Landing, Florida, USA, 1998. A flock of birds takes flight as the orbiter Columbia, with its drag chute deployed, touches down on Runway 22 of the Kennedy Space Centers Shuttle Landing

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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.