{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-fighter-pilot-an6511-1-parachute-by-standard-parachute-corporation-with-rigging-in-original-bag","title":"Original U.S. WWII Fighter Pilot AN6511-1 Parachute by Standard Parachute Corporation with Rigging in Original Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an outstanding example of an AN6511-1 parachute manufactured by the Standard Parachute Corporation during World War II. The parachute is well-secured with its original rigging in the original Aviator’s kit bag. This type of parachute would have been worn by fighter pilots, not paratroopers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parachute itself retains the data information:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAN6511-1 PARACHUTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM’F’D BY STANDARD PARACHUTE CORPORATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTRACT NO. W535-AC26569\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposite side has a manufacture date of May 1943. The seat cushion retains its stamped information as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-N PARACHUTE SEAT CUSHION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART NO. 47565-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTRACT NO. W535-AC-39126\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLE OF CALIFORNIA, INC.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDATE OF MFG. JUN 4 1943\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the set a manufacture date of June 4th, 1943. The rigging is in great shape and the set is contained in its original aviator’s kit bag, which is in fair shape with heavy service wear, and is stenciled on the side:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVIATOR’S KIT BAG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAN 6505-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROPERTY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. GOVERNMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere were two small weather maps at the bottom of the bag, but they are in horrible condition. This is a fantastic set, ready for further research and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43127814619205,"sku":"ONJR25OL0070","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25OL0070__01.jpg?v=1753132146","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-fighter-pilot-an6511-1-parachute-by-standard-parachute-corporation-with-rigging-in-original-bag","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}