Step 1
Having parachuted in and the canopy caught in the upper branches of a tree, the man secures the free end of the webbing harness to the tree
Step 2
He then removes his personal weapon (in this case an Owen machine carbine) from the valise
Step 3
Next, he removes the 200’ roll of webbing from the valise and allows it to fall to the ground.
Step 4
Having lowered the webbing, he replaces his personal weapon in the valise and releases his parachute harness.
Step 5
Leaving the parachute in the upper branches of the tree, the man abseils down the webbing.
Step 6
Having reached the ground, he removes the harness and moves off.
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Copyright Credit | Research and images completed by A Prior, volunteer at Airborne Assault |
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