Original U.S. WWII Irvin Standard Air Chute Parachute and Harness - Dated 1944 Russian Machine Guns The theory behind it is

The theory behind it is that the indicator is positioned at the bottom of the action

Measuring 27" in overall length

It was adopted by Belgium

Private John Tuttle of Company E

which made me wonder why I knew relatively nothing about them

Original U.S. WWII Irvin Standard Air Chute Parachute and Harness - Dated 1944 Russian Machine Guns The theory behind it isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Irvin Standard Air Chute Parachute and Harness which is very similar to the Parachute Complete Pilot, 24 Foot Back Type B 9. This is an excellent example of the parachute pilots would have worn during WW2. This example, complete, with 24 white silk canopy, all lines, steel rip cord, and a complete harness that is well marked as follows: IRVING STANDARD AIR CHUTE and dated in two places MAY 9, 44 and Dec 23,