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parachute
A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag or, in a ram-air parachute, aerodynamic lift. A major application is to support people, for recreation or as a safety device for aviators, who can exit from an aircraft at height and descend safely to earth.
A parachute is usually made of a light, strong fabric. Early parachutes were made of silk. The most common fabric today is nylon. A parachute's canopy is typically dome-shaped, but some are rectangles, inverted domes, and other shapes.
A variety of loads are attached to parachutes, including people, food, equipment, space capsules, and bombs.
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A parachute is usually made of a light, strong fabric. Early parachutes were made of silk. The most common fabric today is nylon. A parachute's canopy is typically dome-shaped, but some are rectangles, inverted domes, and other shapes.
A variety of loads are attached to parachutes, including people, food, equipment, space capsules, and bombs.
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WWII Parachute Silk "Darling" Pillowcase
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- For Sale
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- Bozeman
- Montana
I have a pretty unique item. A WWII era pillowcase made from parachute silk. Wartime rationing caused many fabrics, especially silk, to be pretty scare. GI's would save silk from their parachutes to send home to their lovers for everything from pillowcases to wedding dresses. This is a nice...- Classified Ad
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