Picture of a 511 PIR loadout for the combat jump on Tagaytay Ridge, Luzon on 3 February 1945.
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Picture of a 511 PIR loadout for the combat jump on Tagaytay Ridge, Luzon on 3 February 1945.
Carrying that kind of load you know soldiers had to have hit the ground hard. I just couldn't imagine having all that strapped to me jumping out of a plane. Simply incredible
It's still that way though, at least that much gear.Quote:
Originally Posted by jond41403
At least they have WAY better parachutes now. Much safer landings with all that gear.
My Dad did several jumps back in WW2. Think of looking up and seeing that small circle of cloth holding you and your load. 36ft in dia. Had someone walk on his cloud during a night drop one time. Happy to say He made it home.
Stay Safe
Later 42rocker
Often times more. Extra rounds for the Carl Gustav, and more.Quote:
Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Interesting local rigger made M1 Garand ammunition pouches. Doubled the basic load of the paratrooper.
What’s that thing all the way to the left that looks like a bunch of English muffins stacked together?
Rope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jakeroub
Theory at the time was tied to the harness and if you tree landed you could slide down. I always laughed at the BOB scene where they couldn't imagine how to use a rope as issued.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Hollinger