Parachutes Collection

Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland; Second World War
Aerial photograph showing parachutes of the Allied Airborne Army floating down to earth and discarded ones, after landing, in Holland, September 1944

Handley Page HP-80 Victor
RAF Handley Page Hp-80 Victor Landing at Radlett with Drag-Chutes Deployed Date: 1956

German gliders in Battle of Crete by G. H. Davis
Landing air troops: German gliders of the Battle of Crete during the Second World War. By the use of gliders, parachutes and mass-produced aeroplanes for crash landings

Airborne#4 In The Air
Martin Van Hoecke

Packing Parachutes at US Air Fields, San Antonio, Texas, USA Date: circa 1942

Balloon and parachute lecture, Charles Green

Limosin Brandy advert
Wartime advertisement for Limosin Brandy featuring an RAF bomber dropping bottles of brandy by parachute: the best drop of all

Dog Parachutist
At Saint Catherine, Canada, a police dog parachutes down with her master

GO, GO, GO!
Marcel Rebro

Shower of Bon-Bons on the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Shower of Bon-Bons on the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Paris celebrates the birth of Prince Louis Napoleon, heir to the French throne

M. Petin's "System of Aerial Navigation", 1850. Creator: Unknown. M
M. Petin's "System of Aerial Navigation", 1850. French milliner and balloonist Ernest Petin..has sought to give to his apparatus the greatest possible power

The Yorkshire Birdman, Harry Ward
Harry Ward, Birdman in Campbell Blacks Air Circus. Harry, a former RAF parachutist, astonished crowds with his death-defying leaps from planes wearing a winged costume 1936

The RAF Falcon Display Team putting on a show during the Air display at IWM Duxford in 2001, held too remember the 60th Anniversary of Battle of Crete, May 1941

Paratroopers from 3 PARA Deploy from a French C160 Aircraft During Exercise Joint Warrior
Paratroopers from 3 PARA descend follwoing a drop by a French Air Force C160 aircraft during Exercise Joint Warrior. Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade are training to maintain their role as

Chinese Helped American Air Power Parachutes
Chinese helped by American air power, parachutes dropping supplies, ammunition and equipment, 1944. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year

Emergency in Malaya. The 22nd Special Air Service Regiment seen here sitting calmly in the aircraft before tree parachuting (a technique of low level parachuting)

Parachutists from the Royal Air Forces Falcons Display Team, drift gently back to terra firma following a display at the RAF Kinlosss Family & Friends Day in 2006

Paragliding
Bill Wang

Parazombies
Florent Bodart

Balloons Safari Savanna
Ken Liang

WW2 - R. A. F. Air Crews Drawing Parachutes
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force air crews drawing their parachutes. Date: circa 1940s

RAF sky divers jumping from 12, 000 feet. Date: circa 1960s

Parachute training in a hangar. Date: circa 1960s

Sky divers freefalling - they belong to the RAF Falcons freefall team, taking part in an activity in France. Date: 1965

RAF parachutists pouring beer while in freefall. Date: 1960s

Apollo 17 Pacific Recovery Area, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 Pacific Recovery Area, 1972. The Apollo 17 spacecraft, containing astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans, and Harrison H

Apollo 9 Splashdown, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 9 Splashdown, 1969. The Apollo 9 Command Module " Gumdrop", with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L

Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 splashdown, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. The Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) " America", with astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans and Harrison H

Apollo 13 Splashdown, 1970. Creator: NASA
Apollo 13 Splashdown, 1970. A perilous space flight comes to a smooth ending with the safe splashdown of the Apollo 13 Command Module (CM) in the south Pacific Ocean

Endeavour Nears Splashdown, 1971. Creator: NASA
Endeavour Nears Splashdown, 1971. The Apollo 15 Command Module " Endeavour", with Astronauts David R. Scott, Alfred M. Worden and James B

Apollo 16 Recovery, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 16 Recovery, 1972. The Apollo 16 command module, with astronauts John W. Young, Thomas K. Mattingly II and Charles M. Duke Jr

Experimenting with parachuting at Parc Monceau by Andre-Jacques Garnerin (22 Octobre 1797) (chromolitho)
961336 Experimenting with parachuting at Parc Monceau by Andre-Jacques Garnerin (22 Octobre 1797) (chromolitho) by French School

Balloons and Parachutes (engraving)
2781013 Balloons and Parachutes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloons and Parachutes. Illustration for Chatterbox (1889).); © Look and Learn

An English paratrooper who had jumped from an airplane to get off, from three hundred meters... (colour litho)
2778293 An English paratrooper who had jumped from an airplane to get off, from three hundred meters... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Budding Paratroopers (Colour Litho)
2778466 Budding Paratroopers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Budding paratroopers)

A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho)
2777890 A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victimless catastrophe)

At a height of 800 meters, an acrobatic aviator, known in Spain under the name of the Red Devil... (colour litho)
2778064 At a height of 800 meters, an acrobatic aviator, known in Spain under the name of the Red Devil... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Ant-20 Gorikiy Maxim Gun, 1934 (oil on canvas)
SRM96649 Ant-20 Gorikiy Maxim Gun, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Kuptsov, Vasili Vasil evich (1899-1935); 110x121 cm; State Russian Museum, St

325th Glider, 504th PIR & Polish Para Memorial, Holland
The dramatic rusting parachutes, designed by Leo Gerritsen and Henk van Hout, were erected on 17 September 1985. They commemorate the fact that these fields, designated landing area O

Interceptor aircraft pilots waiting to go up 1939
Interceptor aircraft pilots sitting on their parachutes as they wait for the order to fly, a few weeks after the outbreak of war

Invasion from the Air (litho)
2812583 Invasion from the Air (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invasion from the Air)

After celebrating their wedding on an airplane, two young Americans also wanted to try... (colour litho)
2783546 After celebrating their wedding on an airplane, two young Americans also wanted to try... (colour litho) by Beltrame

First parachute descent by Jacques Garnerin, 22 October 1797 (chromolitho)
961335 First parachute descent by Jacques Garnerin, 22 October 1797 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First parachute descent by Jacques Garnerin)

Aeronautics (engraving)
604518 Aeronautics (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balloons, a series of illustration depicting hot air balloons)

Advertisement for the Baldwin monkey (engraving)
603271 Advertisement for the Baldwin monkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Baldwin monkey, descent of 100 feet with a parachute)

The Cattle Falling from the Sky (Colour Litho)
2778465 The Cattle Falling from the Sky (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cattle that fall from the sky)

A memorable march (colour litho)
2778444 A memorable march (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A memorable march)

An airplane from the Paris-London freight service suddenly caught fire and crashed... (colour litho)
2778210 An airplane from the Paris-London freight service suddenly caught fire and crashed... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Taking the Leap: A Skyborne Saga and Bravery" During the Second World War, Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland became a symbol of courage as soldiers descended from the skies to liberate occupied territories. The Handley Page HP-80 Victor, a majestic aircraft known for its strategic bombing capabilities, played a crucial role in deploying these parachutes with precision and accuracy. In another theater of war, German gliders soared through the skies during the Battle of Crete. G. H. Davis captured this breathtaking sight, showcasing both the beauty and danger that accompanied airborne operations. Captured in an iconic photograph titled "Airborne#4 In The Air, " we witness fearless paratroopers suspended mid-air, their parachutes billowing behind them like flags of victory. Beyond military applications, Charles Green's balloon and parachute lecture shed light on how these innovative contraptions revolutionized travel and exploration throughout history. Meanwhile, at US Air Fields in San Antonio, Texas USA, brave men meticulously packed parachutes ensuring safety for those who would rely on them when gravity took hold. A Royal Air Force Display Poster proudly showcased Hendon's rich aviation heritage while Limosin Brandy adverts enticed thrill-seekers to embark on daring adventures with their spirits soaring high above ground level. But it wasn't just humans defying gravity; even our furry friends joined in on the action. Witnessing a dog parachutist gracefully descend from above was truly awe-inspiring - proof that courage knows no bounds or species limitations. Paragliding enthusiasts embraced freedom as they harnessed wind currents to glide effortlessly through vast open spaces – an exhilarating dance between man and nature itself. However thrilling these experiences may be, let us not forget Hollywood's imaginative twist with "Parazombies" – fictional beings descending from above with supernatural powers adding an extra layer of excitement to our collective fascination with parachuting.