What's harder to find - an RZ20 in camo or white?

[RobertE]

Is the RZ20 parachute more common in white than in camouflage? Also, how late in the war was the white parachute used as a regular paratrooper issue item? s/f Robert

[ENGLISH BOB]

Hi Robert,
i would say the camo chutes turn up more frequently than the white variety,though personally i wouldn't pay more for a white canopy. The white and camo chutes were used side by side,a case of using what was available at any given time.
cheers
Bob

[RobertE]

Thanks Bob,
So is it safe to assume that a white parachute with an inspection book showing 44-45 dates would be alright? I sure appreciate the help on this - don't know much about parachutes, i'm afraid. s/f Robert

[ENGLISH BOB]

Hi Robert,
yep should be fine . I would like to see some pictures of your rig and inspection booklet,any chance of you posting some here for us to view?
Regards
Bob

[RobertE]

Sure Bob, I'll try to post some this weekend - s/f Robert