Parachute Quick Release box

[Luftwaffe44]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me which type this is, for which parachute? I believe it's a RAF issue. It's marked T43116, a X, an arrow, and I 701/3.



Thansk in advance,

Greetings Edgar

[Mons 1914]

British Type X Parachute, Quick Release Box.

[Luftwaffe44]

I thought that that type was round?

[Mons 1914]

Here's a picture.

Is the bottom is flat?

Scott

[Luftwaffe44]

Here's a picture.

Is the bottom is flat?

Scott

Yes, but one part is slightly bended, because it has to be worn on the belly area. But this box isn't all round like the image you have shown me.

[Mons 1914]

It could be a mark X but a different pattern, I'm not sure now.

Someone will know.
Scott

[Luftwaffe44]

I now see what is the problem, it's indeed a X-type, but the bottom is cutt off, that's why the model isn't known. Anyone an idea why this could have been done?

[JONNY P]

Done post-war I think, also done on the US T7A crash-box and most Aircrew type parachute harnesses. I assume it was to make it easier to grip when getting out of it.

[Gary Jucha]

Also

A slightly later pattern ... all four lock-buckles release from this box, whereas on the earlier type, one was retained when the box was used.

Regards

Gary J.

[Gary Jucha]

Also .. also ..

Did the British, as with a lot of the German Para equipment, copy the quick release box ?

Regards

Gary J.