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World War II Troop Type Parachutes
Guy Richards
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Description for World War II Troop Type Parachutes
Num Pages: 144 pages, over 180 black and white and color photographs. BIC Classification: 3JJH; JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 217 x 11. Weight in Grams: 700.
World War II Troop Type Parachutes was written for anyone interested in the history of airborne troops, and is profusely illustrated with unpublished period and contemporary photographs. Collectors, modelers and researchers will be able to identify all of the troop parachutes used by the Allied powers in World War II. Additionally, technical data, drawings and packing instructions are included for those who own or find a vintage parachute. The narrative describes the developmental history of the equipment and employment technique. Incidentals such as aircraft, tactical use, uniforms and even insignia are discussed if they alter or refute what has previously ... Read more
World War II Troop Type Parachutes was written for anyone interested in the history of airborne troops, and is profusely illustrated with unpublished period and contemporary photographs. Collectors, modelers and researchers will be able to identify all of the troop parachutes used by the Allied powers in World War II. Additionally, technical data, drawings and packing instructions are included for those who own or find a vintage parachute. The narrative describes the developmental history of the equipment and employment technique. Incidentals such as aircraft, tactical use, uniforms and even insignia are discussed if they alter or refute what has previously ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Format
Paperback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764317811
SKU
V9780764317811
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
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