Type X: Jedburgh Version
The British X-type troop parachute was a highly successful design resulting from the cooperation of two competing firms, GQ and Irvin Air Chutes. Adopted late in 1940 as the Mk1 (15A/475), it continued in service with several modifications through the end of the war. This "Jedburgh" Type X was an experimental design used to insert agents and commandos behind the lines. Rather than the regular static line webbing, a length a steel cable was used for dropping from bombers. At least one agent is known to have been killed when the cable kinked and severed - but nevertheless safely dropped many agents into occupied Europe.
This replica features an impressive array of period materials. The harness is built with double layered Type VIII black dot webbing and sewn with ultra heavy Irish linen 7-cord. The harness features the rare wartime style fully-circular quick release box, and is equipped with the characteristic square hip rings and chrome adjustment adapters. The pack tray, built with period cotton duck, features the 6mm thick textile base plate which provides stiffness and body to the pack. A thoughtful grommet and Lift-The-Dot snap arrangement permits the pack to be detached from the harness. The stainless steel static line is swagged to the deployment bag, stowed in the Mk1 vertical pockets, and terminates with an eyelet. The pack tray beckets are loosely tied together with breakcord, just like the originals jumped by the Jedbourgh teams.
Available in the standard version with "display" internal deployment bag and foam packing, or the premium with all the internal flaps, loops, and webs (all hidden when packed).
Standard Model: $695 ( Email to purchase!)
Premium Version: +$225
This replica features an impressive array of period materials. The harness is built with double layered Type VIII black dot webbing and sewn with ultra heavy Irish linen 7-cord. The harness features the rare wartime style fully-circular quick release box, and is equipped with the characteristic square hip rings and chrome adjustment adapters. The pack tray, built with period cotton duck, features the 6mm thick textile base plate which provides stiffness and body to the pack. A thoughtful grommet and Lift-The-Dot snap arrangement permits the pack to be detached from the harness. The stainless steel static line is swagged to the deployment bag, stowed in the Mk1 vertical pockets, and terminates with an eyelet. The pack tray beckets are loosely tied together with breakcord, just like the originals jumped by the Jedbourgh teams.
Available in the standard version with "display" internal deployment bag and foam packing, or the premium with all the internal flaps, loops, and webs (all hidden when packed).
Standard Model: $695 ( Email to purchase!)
Premium Version: +$225
