WTFO??
Thanks Reg, I thought that's what I regard as the Rogallo wing and it was developed as the Parasev, see
NASA link: ch11
Links missing fro RegDep's previous post:
Rogallo wing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NASA Paresev - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Paresev (Paraglider Research Vehicle) was an experimental NASA glider aircraft based upon the kite-parachute studies by NASA engineer Francis Rogallo.
Thanks Reg, hurry back mate!!
Oh bugger, what have I got to launch, gimme five