Parachute Collection (#7)

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)

Jacques Garnerin execute la premiere descente en parachute, d une hauteur de 1000 metres
5228264 Jacques Garnerin execute la premiere descente en parachute, d une hauteur de 1000 metres, le 22 octobre 1797 (engraving) by French School

Jean-Pierre Blanchard making the first descent from a balloon by parachute, 1785 (chromolitho)
974624 Jean-Pierre Blanchard making the first descent from a balloon by parachute, 1785 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monsieur Garnerin, and his Extraordinary Descent in a Parachute, 21 September 1802 (engraving)
1108388 Monsieur Garnerin, and his Extraordinary Descent in a Parachute, 21 September 1802 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Garnerin)

Infinity Tumbling
Tristan Shu

Unfolding wings
Peter Svoboda MQEP

Dropping from the sky
C. Mei

Spiro
Thomas McCleave

Free Like A Bird
Gustav Davidsson

MUSE I
Roy Lemme

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Airborne#1 The Loading
Martin Van Hoecke

Airborne#6 On Ground
Martin Van Hoecke

Flying above La Tournette with Francis Boehm "Bimbo"
Tristan Shu

Ready to shoot
Tristan Shu

Suspended With Ferdi Toy & Guillaume Galvani
#Parapente #BaseJump #Freefly #Sunset #Flash #Elinchrom #ELB1200 #Oludeniz #Turkey #Sea #Flying Making of: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI2qtw1rFkI (c) www.TristanShu.com. Tristan Shu

3 Pilots, One Light
Dune du Pyla, Gironde, France. A© www.TristanShu.com. Tristan Shu

Michael Regnier Speedriding in La Clusaz
#BarrelRoll #LaClusaz #Balme. Tristan Shu

Removing Bra with Jim Nougarolles
#Pyla #Parapente #Flying #Naughty A© www.TristanShu.com. Tristan Shu

The paratroops
RABIA BASHA ARTIST

drop zone
Rooswandy Juniawan

Top view
Rui Caria

Parachute Stunt
Ryu Shin Woo

Air Show-2
Ryu Shin Woo

Gliding down the cloud
Peter Svoboda MQEP

fly
HASAN SARIALTIN

Front of building decorated with pictures of animals, New York, USA, June 1984

Fleet Air Arm parachute packers seen here testing a parachute at an un-named Royal Naval Air Station. Circa August 1943

Paratroop Training at RAF Ringway, Manchester. England. Paratroopers checking each others harnesses and packs RAF Ringway was a Royal Air Force station in Ringway, Cheshire, England, near Manchester

British paratroopers in the Middle East. (Picture) The Paratroopers follow each other through the door at extremely short intervals. A number of them in various stages of falling. 7th June 1943

The Allied invasion of southern France during the Second World War. Parachutes fill the sky over the coast of Southern France after Douglas C-47 Skytrain carriers of the United States Army 12th Air

The corporal inspecting the parachute equipment of British parachutists before they enter the bomber for practice at a training centre. Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 24th October 1941

Parachutists inside the bomber plane awaiting the call to jump. Training picture. Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 24th October 1941

Parachutists practicing with their chutes. Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 24th October 1941

Parachutists before they enter the bomber for practice at a training centre. Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 24th October 1941

Parachutists practicing with their chutes. Helping each other. Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 24th October 1941

British parachute troops on the ground with their chutes during Second World War. Circa 1940s

British and Indian Parachute troops undergoing an intensive training course. Pictured, RAF jumping instructor makes a final adjustment to the fitting of the parachute before troops enter their

Women flight mechanics are working for the R. A. F. in Flying training Command
Women flight mechanics are working for the R.A.F. in Flying training Command. Each aircraft is inspected every 24 hours and thoroughly overhauled after it has flown a stipulated time

This photograph was taken out of the cameras found on German parachute troops taken prisoner in Holland and in this country. Pictured, German parachutists machine-gun post in Holland. Circa 1940

British paratroops in a training exercise. November 1942

Paratroopers in training. Picture taken 24th October 1941

Paratroop Training in Manchester. England. World War Two. The regiment on parade. The company are from RAF Ringway. RAF Ringway was a Royal Air Force station in Ringway, Cheshire, England

Polish paratroopers train in Scotland. Polish forces has joined up with the RAF in Scotland. Picture taken 23rd March 1942

Polish paratroopers in training in the United Kingdom. Picture taken 1st October 1941

Paratroop jump in the Middle East during Second World War. 7th June 1943

A flight of B24 Liberators swoops in low over the Dutch countryside to drop supplies to the parachutists waiting below. The ground is dotted with collapsed chutes

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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.