Parachute Collection (#6)

Castle Henkenshage, 502nd PIR HQ, Holland
The US 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment was given the Operation Market Garden task of capturing this position and completed the clearing of the area on 17 September 1944

Joe Mann Memorial, Open-Air Theatre, Best, Holland
This was put up by the people of Best in memory of Private 1st Class Joe E. Mann of H Coy, 502nd US Parachute Infantry Regiment. It was unveiled by his parents on 17 September 1956

Interceptor aircraft pilots waiting to go up 1939
Interceptor aircraft pilots sitting on their parachutes as they wait for the order to fly, a few weeks after the outbreak of war

No. 3 Commando Memorial Plaque, Merville Battery
The taking of the Battery was the task of the 9th Parachute Battalion, and despite a complicated plan that went very wrong from the first jumps at 0020 hours on D-Day

"The Dog hailed his Master as he Passed"(engraving)
725668 " The Dog hailed his Master as he Passed" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Balloon and parachute pioneers, 18th century
Etienne and Joseph Montgolfiers hot-air balloon 1, and brazier a, Professor Jacques Charless balloon and gondola 2, hydrogen-gas mechanism b, and Jean-Pierre Blanchard with his parachute 3

US 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment Chef du Pont
The Memorial has opposite a Memorial Garden with a Plaque to Our friend, O. B. Hill, founder of the 508th PIR Association

US 507th Parachute Inf Regiment Memorial Amfreville
The figure stands in a Memorial Park unveiled by the Mayor on 23 July 2002. The structure is titled The Beginning and lists the medals

US 82nd Airborne & 90th Inf Div Memorial Gourbesville
The Memorial commemorates the 300 men who died during the liberation of the village. Early on 6 June the 507th Parachute Infantry dropped nearby but the men were very scattered

American 82nd Airborne Division Neuville au Plein
The Memorial Plaque tells of fighting here by Company D, 2nd Battalion, 505 Parachute Regiment and was put up in 2005 by the Quincy Brigade of the C47 Club. It thanks the civilians for their help

American 302nd Parachute Infantry Regiment Memorial
The Memorial is known as the Cabbage Patch. In this area of Carentan Lt Colonel Robert G.Cole led a bayonet charge on 11 June 1944

Death of the inventor of a parachute (colour litho)
2779796 Death of the inventor of a parachute (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the inventor of a parachute)

After celebrating their wedding on an airplane, two young Americans also wanted to try... (colour litho)
2783546 After celebrating their wedding on an airplane, two young Americans also wanted to try... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Andre-Jacques Garnerin descending from a balloon by parachute, 1797 (chromolitho)
1094285 Andre-Jacques Garnerin descending from a balloon by parachute, 1797 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Parachute, with Mr Cocking, in the Three Stages of the Descent (engraving)
1041531 The Parachute, with Mr Cocking, in the Three Stages of the Descent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parachute, with Mr Cocking)

Enlist with Free French Infantry of the Air (Paratroopers) Date: circa 1943

First parachute descent by Jacques Garnerin, 22 October 1797 (chromolitho)
961335 First parachute descent by Jacques Garnerin, 22 October 1797 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First parachute descent by Jacques Garnerin)

French and Vietnamese soldiers recover supplies parachuted to them
PNP316656 French and Vietnamese soldiers recover supplies parachuted to them, during the siege of Dien Bien Phu, November 1953-May 1954 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Aeronautics (engraving)
604518 Aeronautics (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloons, a series of illustration depicting hot air balloons)

On October 22, 1797, Jacques Garnerin, once ascended into the air using an aerostat
XEE4414855 On October 22, 1797, Jacques Garnerin, once ascended into the air using an aerostat, tested the parachute system as a means of rescue to descend from the sky

Andre Jacques Garnerins first parachute, tried by himself at the Parc de Mousseaux
GIA4787446 Andre Jacques Garnerins first parachute, tried by himself at the Parc de Mousseaux, October 22, 1797 - First parachute jump in history parachute at 17

British airman equipped with oxygen mask, radio, electrically heated clothing
6014674 British airman equipped with oxygen mask, radio, electrically heated clothing and a parachute beside a light bomber aircraft (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort (engraving)
5228275 Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatale descente en parachute ou Cocking trouva la mort)

The Cattle Falling from the Sky (Colour Litho)
2778465 The Cattle Falling from the Sky (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cattle that fall from the sky)

A memorable march (colour litho)
2778444 A memorable march (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A memorable march)

An airplane from the Paris-London freight service suddenly caught fire and crashed... (colour litho)
2778210 An airplane from the Paris-London freight service suddenly caught fire and crashed... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

An air drama in Buenos Aires (colour litho)
2777772 An air drama in Buenos Aires (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An air drama in Buenos Aires)

The crazy stunt of a German (colour litho)
2808855 The crazy stunt of a German (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Germans crazy stunt)

Aeronautics - Aerial Machines (litho)
XJF314396 Aeronautics - Aerial Machines (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Captive Balloon; Langleys Flying Machine; Chanutes Gliding Machine; Maxim)

A new conveyance in the regions of folly, or the ladies balloon dress for the year 1786, 1786 (print)
3869776 A new conveyance in the regions of folly, or the ladies balloon dress for the year 1786, 1786 (print) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: Published 17 April 1786 by W.Wellings)

Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving)
1099681 Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated News)

Aerial Life
BON43514 Aerial Life by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Ascent of the Nassau Balloon with Parachute attached, 24 July 1837 (engraving)
1041530 The Ascent of the Nassau Balloon with Parachute attached, 24 July 1837 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Descent from a Balloon at the Alexandra Palace (engraving)
1041460 The Descent from a Balloon at the Alexandra Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Descent from a Balloon at the Alexandra Palace)

The history of balloons (colour litho)
3099321 The history of balloons (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The history of balloons)

A tragic experience: amateur parachutist Marcel Haget, jumped off the floor of the Eiffel
XEE4412829 A tragic experience: amateur parachutist Marcel Haget, jumped off the floor of the Eiffel Tower, enjoying the momentary abscence of the guards

Portrait of Elisa Garnerin, niece of Garnerin, who tried the parachute invented by
XEE4114959 Portrait of Elisa Garnerin, niece of Garnerin, who tried the parachute invented by the latter - in " Album of Science; illustrious scholars; Great discoveries" 1896

Aeronautics Exhibition to be held in Paris in 1885 under the direction of Eugene Godard
2962412 Aeronautics Exhibition to be held in Paris in 1885 under the direction of Eugene Godard, pb. 1885 (colour lithograph) by French School

Birdman (litho)
2812580 Birdman (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birdman. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Rain of Men (Colour Litho)
2777664 Rain of Men (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rain of Men. -- That was the feeling that the residents of Oakland)

Unfortunate death of the inventor of a parachute (colour litho)
2782488 Unfortunate death of the inventor of a parachute (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unfortunate death of the inventor of a parachute)

The Infantrymen of the Sky (Colour Litho)
2778558 The Infantrymen of the Sky (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The foot soldiers of the sky)

The Wilson Affair in 1887, front cover of Le Perroquet (litho)
CHT163185 The Wilson Affair in 1887, front cover of Le Perroquet (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jacques Garnerin, inventor of parachute - in "Album of Science
XEE4114994 Portrait of Jacques Garnerin, inventor of parachute - in " Album of Science; illustrious scientists; Great discoveries" 1896

Captain Austins Arctic Expedition (engraving)
1612132 Captain Austins Arctic Expedition (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Austins Arctic Expedition)

International Balloon Contest (engraving)
1616184 International Balloon Contest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: International Balloon Contest)

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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.