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Old 18th Jun 2021, 21:09
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VX275
 
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The two round canopies in the photo are the UKs LLP (Low Level Parachute) which is based on a design called the Russell Lobe. Incidentally this was a parachute design rejected for UK military use at least twice before Irvin GB made it work. The first time it was rejected was in 1919 and again in 1942. It just goes to prove that some good ideas have to wait for materials technology to catch up.
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