Original U.S. Vietnam War NB-8 Personnel Parachute Assembly With Canopy by Switlik - Dated 1959 U.S. Documents & Books USGI Vets bought these as

USGI Vets bought these as a lighthearted reminder of their time abroad

During the invasion of Italy

individual soldiers interpreted it differently

Chenango cleared on 12 October to conduct softening up strikes on Leyte in preparation for the invasion landings on 20 October

All three lines can still be made out

Original U.S. Vietnam War NB-8 Personnel Parachute Assembly With Canopy by Switlik - Dated 1959 U.S. Documents & Books USGI Vets bought these asOriginal Item: Only One Available. The NB 8 Personnel Parachute Assembly is a back type parachute assembly which includes a 28 foot diameter, flat, nylon canopy with 28 gores. The canopy is packed in a container assembly which is secured to the air crewmans back by a harness assembly. This example was produced by the Switlik Parachute Company and appears to be complete and without damage. Measures approximately 23" x 15" x 5" in size. This is being