Braking parachute
A good many years ago I attended the Biggin Hill Air Fair and there was a Caravelle visiting. I think it was Alitalia or an associated airline?
Anyway, as it landed it deployed a parachute from the tail to assist with braking. I am wondering, were these parachutes standard, or just fitted due to short runway as at Biggin? And do any aircraft still have these parachutes for emergency braking? I suspect reverse thrust does away with the need for them generally. Thanx.