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Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 10-08-14, 02:31 PM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Okay, please keep us posted if and when you do. ... Okay, please keep us posted if and when you do. I'm sure there are many members on here that would be interested. Thanks

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 06-08-14, 06:42 PM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Has this book been completed and for sale as of... Has this book been completed and for sale as of yet? Cheers

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 15-09-13, 03:03 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Jon, The wing listed as ‘Type 5’ is the more... Jon, The wing listed as ‘Type 5’ is the more commonly seen British produced Canadian wing. Cheers

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 07-07-13, 03:38 PM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Not a problem guys, I’m just glad it was helpful.... Not a problem guys, I’m just glad it was helpful. Cheers!

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 03-07-13, 01:17 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 I considered adding measurements with the... I considered adding measurements with the descriptions provided, however this is a bit of a double edged sword with too many details. I can appreciate that people want the information to assist them...

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 02-07-13, 01:34 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 That’s it gents, I hope this has been helpful. ... That’s it gents, I hope this has been helpful. If you have anything else to add that would enhance the description, please do. Cheers!

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 02-07-13, 01:33 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Type 6 Wing Type 6 wing - Its appearance makes it one of the easiest to identify being entirely different than all other Canadian war time airborne wings. The shallow parachute canopy is plain with no...

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 02-07-13, 01:26 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Type 5 Wing Type 5 wing – The parachute canopy is detailed showing 7 panel sections. This wing has ‘daisy chain’ style stitching shroud lines that start at the outer edge of the canopy and work their way down...

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 02-07-13, 01:21 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Type 4 Wing Type 4 wing – The parachute canopy is very well detailed showing 7 clear sections. There are 8 thin shroud lines which start at the outer edge of the canopy. The canopy is well defined and the base...

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 02-07-13, 01:11 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Type 3 Wing Type 3 wing – The parachute canopy shows 7 sections with reasonable detail. There are 8 ‘chunkier’ zig zag stitched shroud lines that start at the outer edges of the canopy working their way down to...

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 02-07-13, 01:01 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Type 2 Wing (U.S. version?) Type 2 wing (U.S. Production?) – It has a strong resemblance to the standard Type 2 wing with many crude details but not as broad across in appearance. The canopy is tall with a peak at the apex and...

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 02-07-13, 12:55 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Type 2 Wing Type 2 wing – The parachute canopy shows weak detail but does have 7 faint sections. There are 8 finely stitched shroud lines starting at the very outer edges of the canopy evenly spaced down to...

Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 02-07-13, 12:48 AM

Replies: 35 Sticky: Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Views: 16,813 Posted By cw2311 Canadian Parachute Qualification Wings Descriptions Type 1 wing – The parachute canopy is well defined showing each section with 8 fine stitched zig zag shroud lines that start at the outer edges of the canopy extending down to the Maple Leaf. The...

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