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Old 9th Feb 2018, 05:44
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The Oberon
 
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Originally Posted by cafesolo
How many are there ? I only know of 2 : a chute supporting a cylindrical container, worn on the right cuff by volunteer rescue teams, and the full para wings worn by every body else that is entitled.
Cafe solo
I suspect "Melchy" is talking about people who continue to wear wings when they should be wearing the light bulb. Between 1967 - 69 I was a member of the NEAF Para Rescue Team based at AKR, did the Abingdon course and was entitled to wings. When I returned to the UK and the requirement for me to jump had gone, I was supposed to change to the light bulb. I claim the 5th amendment.
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