Code: S29632
Extremely rare 'Turnerchute' manufactured by The Turner Parachute Pty. Ltd. of Sydney, Australia. 'Observer' type two point quick connector chest pack. Attaches to the observer-type harness by the engagement of a pair of steel loops with a pair of hooded snap-hooks located on the chest. Manufactured in an olive drab coloured plain weave duck canvas. It is complete with all the webbing grab handles, rip-cord flap and rip-cord handle housing. The cotton label is maker marked with serial number '1612' and production date, 8th OCT 1944. The pack is in excellent clean condition and fitted with the correct ripcord/handle. No other metalwork/attachment rings attached and no bungees fitted but padded out with parts of an old canopy. The pack comes complete with its original matching Turnerchute parachute bag. All original parachute equipment is becoming very difficult to find but Australian Air Force parachutes are among the rarest of all to find and this example is in superb overall condition. A fantastic display piece. Stock code S29632.
NB The pack has been packed with fabric for the photographs, there is no canopy inside. For display purposes only, not for the original intended use!
