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GERRIT

1st February 2017 22:48

Part of a parachute?

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Can anyone confirm that attached image is from a part of a parachute or a plane? The part is found in the neightbourhood of a crashplace of a Lancaster in Oene ( Community Epe) 21-22 June 1944 in Holland.

Best regards

Gerrit

RSwank

1st February 2017 22:57

Re: Part of a parachute?

It is a parachute quick release buckle.

https://heritageflightgeardisplays.w...hute-acquired/

Same design was used by airborne units:
http://www.101airborneww2.com/equipment.html

and even the Luftwaffe, see last item on this page:
http://www.oldnautibits.com/stockarc...ogue=A&page=24

Chris Goss

2nd February 2017 16:32

Re: Part of a parachute?

Very much like these-three German and one British. The British one was used 1 Dec 40 and the lack of damage could indicate that yours was used?

GERRIT

2nd February 2017 23:13

Re: Part of a parachute?

Thanks guys for the information,

Three members of the crew came down in the neightbourhood of Oene.

Best regards

Gerrit

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