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Parachute jumping instructors recently arrived from Ringway in tropical helmets that were soon disregarded by all troops.

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A Parachute course stick photographed during the early parachute training days with their harnesses and headwear on.

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Instructor teaches three recruits the parachute roll on a soft surface.

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Possibly the first training fatality from a parachute failing to open (centre left).

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An acrobatic exit from a Whitley aircraft during a training jump.

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Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection.

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Photo shows an early weapons container which holds the stick's guns during the drop.

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Three paratroopers wearing early experimental head protection.

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Heavy drops landing during Exercise Dry Martini, 2 Para, Derna 1959

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The LLP Parachute from the DZ at RAF Weston on the Green

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A parachute stick from the fledgling 151 Battalion await order to emplane, Airlanding School India, 1941

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Parachute training descent with kitbags at Tatton Park, April 1944

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Men from a parachute course in 1945 pose for the camera with their girlfriend's names written on their hats.

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Preparing the parachute equipment before our first jump from Skyvan, 1996

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet.

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet, showing X-Type Parachute

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Instruction sketches for parachute training pamphlet, showing X-Type Parachute

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Sequence showing the deployment of the X Type, Parachute Training Manual, 1944

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Sequence showing the deployment of the X Type, Parachute Training Manual, 1944

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Diagrams showing deployment of the X Type, Parachute Training Manual, 1944

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Diagrams showing deployment of the X Type, Parachute Training Manual, 1944

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The perfect landing from the Parachute Training Manual, 1944

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The perfect landing from the Parachute Training Manual, 1944

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How not to land, Parachute Training Manual, 1944

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How not to land, Parachute Training Manual, 1944

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8 Man Officer Stick, 151 Battalion, 1941

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8 Man Officer Stick, 151 Battalion, 1941

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A Parachute Stick from 151 Parachute Battalion pose for the camera while under training, India, Nov 1941

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A Parachute Stick from 151 Parachute Battalion pose for the camera while under training, India, Nov 1941

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GQ Statischute advert

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GQ Parachute Advert, 1970

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Notes on the history and utilisation of the parachute

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Notes on the history and utilisation of the parachute

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Outline for lecture 'Adventures of an Edwardian Lady Parachutist, Dolly Shepherd'

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Outline for lecture 'Adventures of an Edwardian Lady Parachutist, Dolly Shepherd'

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Article about parachute training course at RAF Henlow in the mid-1920s.

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Article about parachute training course at RAF Henlow in the mid-1920s.

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