Parachute Part [Spring Loaded Pilot Chute]

Object detail

Accession number

2018.21.2

Maker

Irving Air Chute of Great Britain Limited

Description

Spring loaded Pilot Chute. Off white silk pilot chute with metal umbrella like retraction mechanism attached to underside of fabric. Hole in centre to of fabric believed to be apex vent. Eight strings attached to outside edge of fabric tied together as loop at other end.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Silk
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Irving Air Chute of Great Britain Limited. Parachute Part [Spring Loaded Pilot Chute], 2018.21.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Parachute Parachute, Personnel Tools & Equipment for Communication Aerospace Transportation T&E Aerospace Transportation Accessories

Production place

Letchworth Hertfordshire England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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