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To: DUMBGRUNT

Love to see That One in a Billion Rig


5 posted on 12/01/2024 9:07:53 AM PST by Big Red Badger (ALL Things Will be Revealed !)
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“The military standard bailout rig had been altered by Cossey to be a sport parachute with modifications that make it “as unique as a snowflake,” Gryder said.

https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/11/24/who-is-d-b-cooper-the-bombshell-discovery-that-could-solve-infamous-hijacking/

Guessing it was an Army surplus modified for sport jumping T-10???

The better ones had a low porosity treatment, AKA LOPO Cheapo.
Once upon a time really available in nearby pawn shops...


9 posted on 12/01/2024 9:35:25 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT ( "The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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