T-5: Training
At the time the T-5 was standardized in June 1941, glorious white harnesses and reflective silver hardware was the industry standard. It would take 2 years until the camouflage chutes could be fielded, and so these "training" chutes would ultimately prove themselves in combat. These early model chutes not only trained the units that would later win some of the most iconic battles - but also saw combat drops as well. The "Training" T-5 was used in North Africa & Sicily, as well as the daylight drop of Operation Dragoon in Southern France. White T-5's also remained standard throughout the war in the Pacific theater of operations such as Nadzab, Noemfoor, and the famous drop onto Corrigador.
Over 100 feet custom woven webbing is painstakingly interlaced and layered to form this reproduction harness - an astonishing 9 layers thick at points. An actual harness machine from the war creates authentic 7-class stitching with mil-spec ultra heavy 100% cotton thread. Custom forged steel fittings from the original blueprints ensure that every "click" of the buckles are an authentic sound straight from 1942. The pack tray features our custom dyed tight weave aeronautical canvas, genuine USA Scovill grommets, and custom spun 100% cotton thread. Nearly 20 feet of hidden internal reinforcement webs form a matrix across all stress points, and the entire pack is double layer canvas - just like the originals. If the pack is opened up, it is complete with the suspension line retainers, riser tabs, and genuine spring steel pack frame - no corners are cut. The full length static line includes the rare training pattern 3rd model "humpback" static line hook. Complete with all the part, date, and manufacturer, and inspection markings, hand stamped just like originals. The pack ships fully packed out for display with choice of either lightweight, or full weight pack insert. Includes instructional manual.
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Standard Price: $995 (Email us to order - generally ships in 3-5 days)
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