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SILK PARACHUTE 24′ with separate PILOT CHUTE. Imprint on silk panel reads. PIONEER PARACHUTE COMPANY Inc. DATE OF MFG JULY 26 1946. PURE SILK, cream/white, some discoloration from storage, but to my knowledge, never used. Separate Pilot chute (spring-loaded) included, with cords intact. Canopy attached to top of main chute, 9 high x approx. 46 circumference at bottom edge where it attaches to the main chute, complete with all 24 cords attached inside canopy for shaping top of chute. Main chute is made of 24 gores, each measuring approx. 129′ long x approx. 34 wide at the bottom edge of each gore. There are ribs for 24 rigging lines/shrouds (cords), but all have been cut off cleanly at parachute lower edges. Green marks are from manufacturing to mark the stops for attaching cords to chute edges. There are 3 small black marks on main chute and 1 small stain on lower edge (see 3 photos). NO HOLES, RIPS, REPAIRS, OR TEARS. You will receive chute folded and packed in box with protective cotton cover. ALL SALLYGAL’S STUFF. I adhere closely to my listed terms (please read them thoroughly). IF MY LISTING DOES NOT STATE THAT I ALLOW PICK-UP, THEN I DO NOT ALLOW IT. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Air Force”. The seller is “sallygal(00)” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Military: 1946
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Militaria
• Type: Parachute
• Force: Air Force