Parachute training

Accession Number F02286
Collection type Film
Measurement 14 min
Object type Training and Technical films
Physical description 16mm/b&w/sound
Maker G B Instructional Ltd
Place made United Kingdom, United Kingdom: England
Date made 1940s
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Official British training film produced by G B Instructional Ltd for instruction of paratroopers. Shows the principles of how to leave the aircraft, control the parachute in flight and correct landing. Scenes of paratroopers in training using elastic belt apparatus, slides and ropes. The paratroopers first jump conducted from a balloon and from a converted Whitley bomber. Also shots of jumps from Douglas C-47 Dakota transport aircraft.

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