Adopted by the RAF in February 1933, the Observer parachute was employed extensively by British, Canadian, and later by US fliers. Increasingly forced to bail out over the Atlantic, US airmen of the VIII Bomber Command clamored for quick-release parachutes like their British counterparts. Beginning in November 1942, thousands of Observer harnesses were transferred into US hands.
This exact replica is built with period materials according to the original construction. The period drab brown canvas is bias cut per specification and features NOS original webbing. The heavily reinforced container is complete with all internal seams, flaps, and hesitator loops for the suspension lines. A steel solid drawn wire frame firmly holds the pack rigid. The ensemble is complete with period style cotton sheathed bungees and original RAF chrome plated ripcord. Ships filled out for display with your choice of either lightweight, or full weight display insert.
New run with improved Irvin Labels and Crown Air Ministry inspection stamps.
Want to add a parachute canopy? See the Canopies & Fillers page!
This exact replica is built with period materials according to the original construction. The period drab brown canvas is bias cut per specification and features NOS original webbing. The heavily reinforced container is complete with all internal seams, flaps, and hesitator loops for the suspension lines. A steel solid drawn wire frame firmly holds the pack rigid. The ensemble is complete with period style cotton sheathed bungees and original RAF chrome plated ripcord. Ships filled out for display with your choice of either lightweight, or full weight display insert.
New run with improved Irvin Labels and Crown Air Ministry inspection stamps.
Want to add a parachute canopy? See the Canopies & Fillers page!
- MADE IN USA
- Ships fully packed for display
- Original Chrome ripcord
- Original NOS webbing
- Custom cotton sheathed bungees
- Custom Irvin Labels & Air Ministry Stamps
- Includes instructional manual
