Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot B-9 Parachute by Reliance Mfg. Co. Dated 1944 Crimean War fluted cylinder

fluted cylinder

The Third Model

This new block was made wider to eliminate play in the action when opened and closed

the 44th Bomb Group

in an article by John Garrett Underhill

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot B-9 Parachute by Reliance Mfg. Co. Dated 1944 Crimean War fluted cylinderOriginal 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.