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Source
National Archives and Records Administration (RG 95-GP-4911, Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History).
Document Type
Article
Creation Date
9-30-1939
Date Information
September 1939
Imaging Information
The photograph was scanned at the National Archives branch in College Park, Maryland.
Description
Jump gear arranged on the ground. The jump suit, helmet, and rope in the fore. The parachute and gear are laid on a tarp or blanket. The caption on the print reads "Complete outfit used by parachute-jumping fire fighter including suit, gloves, rope, emergency and regular chutes, standard and smoke chaser outfit." This image is a mounted print used for reference by the National Archives.
Rights
No known restrictions.
Keywords
jump suit; main parachute; emergency parachute; gloves; ropes; tools; headgear; braces
