Parachute Collection (#9)

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

Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain
(ex Armee de l Air) - Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain 92449 (msn 12251, call-sign FA ) at Le Bourget Airport on display with the Musee de l air et de l espace in July 1982

Thai paratroop trainee jump over Royal Air Force Sembawang
Thai paratroop training by the Royal Air Force at RAF Sembawang in Singapore 11: The paratrooper jumped out from the airplane door to Sembawang airport, Singapore. You can see runway at the downside

Thai paratroop trainee practising rapelling
Thai paratroop training by the Royal Air Force at RAF Sembawang in Singapore 09:The rappelling training down from the tree when the parachute stuck in the tree. It is a training Class

Thai paratroop trainees group photograph before first jump
Thai paratroop training by the Royal Air Force at RAF Sembawang in Singapore 10:My dress with parachute is completed. Take a photo to be a good memory before take off the airplane

Thai paratroop trainee practising a treescape - parachute
Thai paratroop training by the Royal Air Force at RAF Sembawang in Singapore 08:The training of take the chute out from the body while be strapped in a parachute in a tree

Thai paratroop trainee practising control of the parachute
Thai paratroop training by the Royal Air Force at RAF Sembawang in Singapore 07:The practice of controlling the chute while floating in the air. -Signature

Thai paratroopers fitting parachutes
Thai paratroop training by the Royal Air Force at RAF Sembawang in Singapore 01:My dress with parachute is X Type. (Fitting the X- Type parachute) Date: 1955

Types of Hot Air Balloons
Vintage engraving of Hot Air Balloons, and flying vehicles. Lanas Aeronautic Machine, Charles and Roberts Balloon, Montgolfiers Balloon, Parachute, and Blanchards Balloon

Baby Scouts -- parachuting with hats
Baby Scouts -- But girl scouts view the aeroplanes with dread; they much prefer to use their hats instead. Date: 1900

Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 38 Whitley Mk. III
Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley Mk.III. The Tiger engined Mk.III was no longer used operationally by September 1941

Parachutes
6th September 1945: American soldiers watch as men of the 504th Parachute Infantry of the 82nd Airborne Division descend on Tempelhof Airport

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
Parachute Descent by Lt. Cdr. Orde Lees. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965) was a Scottish peer

Paragliding in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire
A paraglider takes off from a hill in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1988

Airman using a parachute during the Second World War, 1941. Creator: Charles Brown
Airman using a parachute during the Second World War, 1941. The " free" parachute type is standardised in the R.A.F. and with it parachutist jumps with the pack attached

View from on board a plane, 1931. Creator: Unknown
View from on board a plane, 1931. Du Bord D Un Avion. Back cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 15 February 1931]

Vickers Virginia Biplane Aircraft flying in formation - ?
Vickers Virginia Biplane Aircraft flying in formation - Empire Air Day Preview at Henlow, UK - Parachute Testing and Dropping with 24 Parachutists

A test rocket used to demonstrate the parachute recover?
A test rocket used to demonstrate the parachute recovery system of the English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile. 1957 Farnborough air show. Date: 1957

Parachute Packers, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Parachute Packers, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

USA, Oregon, Hillsboro, SOCOM paracommandos at Oregon International AIrshow

SkyFest, airshow, USSOCOM, army paratrooper, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA

Young Woman Jumping from the Kiyomizu Temple Balcony with an Umbrella as a Parachute, 1765. Private Collection

Portrait of Andre-Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), Late 18th cent
Portrait of Andre -Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), Late 18th cent. Private Collection

A Thrilling Moment, 1927. From The Wonder Book of Aircraft, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London & Melbourne, 1927]

Loom of life (testing parachutes for the Fleet Air Arm, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Loom of life (testing parachutes for the Fleet Air Arm), 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Aerial photographers fixing on parachute harnesses before making an ascent, c1917 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

How the inventor of the aeroplane first got the idea during a landslip, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath Robinson
How the inventor of the aeroplane first got the idea during a landslip in the Pyrenees, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

The first parachute drop from an aeroplane in England, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
The first parachute drop from an aeroplane in England: Mr Guy Newall on the GW Charabancs, 1914 (1934). From History of British Aviation 1908-1914, Volume II, by R

Members of the WaF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Members of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force packing parachutes during World War II.From Coastal Command

The Apollo 15 capsule lands safely despite a parachute failure, Mid-Pacific Ocean, 1971. Artist: NASA
The Apollo 15 capsule lands safely despite a parachute failure, Mid-Pacific Ocean, 7th August 1971

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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.