Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot B-9 Parachute by Reliance Mfg. Co. Dated 1944 Featured Item including some with wooden grips

including some with wooden grips

some of which embarrassingly remained in use

and other components (most picked out in white)

Not only did he take part but he wrote about them in his personal diary which is included in this remarkable grouping

Functions perfectly and is serial numbered 4401

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot B-9 Parachute by Reliance Mfg. Co. Dated 1944 Featured Item including some with wooden gripsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially designated Parachute Complete Pilot, 24 Foot Back Type B 9 this is an excellent example of the parachute USAAF combat pilots would have worn during WW2. The B9 was just a slight variation of the B 8 which was a well liked backpack style parachute. This example, complete, with 24 white silk canopy, all lines, steel rip cord, and a complete B9 harness that is well marked as follows: B9 PARACHUTE Drawing No.