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    mk1rceme
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    Post by mk1rceme Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:29 am

    I got this photo in a recent bulk purchase. At first I thought it was a copy of a photo but upon removal from the crappy frame it was in I was surprised to see it is an original photo. It is rather large...approx. 12"x18". Has anyone seen this one before? I'm guessing the date is around the late 70's/early 80's.

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    Post by Tankermike Thu Oct 25, 2012 1:49 pm

    It appears the jumpmaster on the left is only attached to the aircraft by his parachute hook up snap, not a safety strap.
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    Post by Darrell Sat Oct 27, 2012 6:22 am

    Hi

    Yes, as he would be exiting after the last man in the stick. He didn't always stay in the a/c after the drop.

    The Loady's dress suggests late 70's or early 80's to me.

    Good memories. Nice pic. Very Happy

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    Post by mk1rceme Sun Oct 28, 2012 6:13 pm

    Darrell wrote:Hi

    Yes, as he would be exiting after the last man in the stick. He didn't always stay in the a/c after the drop.

    The Loady's dress suggests late 70's or early 80's to me.

    Good memories. Nice pic. Very Happy

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    Darrell
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    I was thinking that myself, but kept my piehole shut. I know squat about military jumps. I've done almost a hundred jumps so far, and jumped with several ex-military guys 'n gals. Usually we are pushing each other out of the way to be the first with our ass in the wind...lol!


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    Post by edstorey Sun Oct 28, 2012 7:43 pm

    The image looks like it is part of a series to illustrate the various aspects of military parachuting. The aircraft also appears to be a Buffalo as opposed to a Hercules.
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    Post by C17mover Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:02 pm

    Nope it's a herc

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