parachute riggers in 1944 #usnavy

[Music] in this parachute Loft at a major air station parachutes have been washed dried and hung after service in the air this is the work of parachute riggers slight tears are repaired panels are replaced or if necessary the entire parachute is rebuilt wave parachute riggers are especially Adept at this type of work these tables are conveniently lighted from below special tools are used but parachute riggers must also be able to pack a parachute under adverse conditions in the field with exacting care these men are starting the work of packing a parachute for another jump after each jump the shoot is Thoroughly inspected every inch of fabric every seam every shroud line is