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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Title
Parachute Opener, 1938-45
Object ID
1984.001
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Collection
History Collection: Business & Industry
Title
Parachute Opener, 1938-45
Description
Spring loaded metal frame for parachute made by Pennsylvania Scale Company and Eagle Parachute Company, Lancaster, PA . "This mechanism released a small chute which in turn released the mechanism in the main 'chute.
During WW II, The PA. Scale Company in Bareville, under a subcontract employed about 5 men to solder small pieces on the ends of this parachute opener. Eagle supplied the pieces and PA Scale Company did only the soldering. After this work was done, the openers were sent back to the North Queen factory for further assembly." (Written by George H. Harsh, Lititz, PA,)
Year Range From
1938
Year Range To
1945
Made By
Pennsylvania Scale Company and Eagle Parachute Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 06
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Subcategory
Aerospace Transportation -- Accessory
Object Name
Parachute
Height (in)
8.5
Length (in)
9.5
Width (in)
2
Condition
Fair to Good
Condition Date
2023-10-30
Condition Notes
Rusty parts, rough surfaces.
Object ID
1984.001
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
1984.001
Images
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