Parachutes Learn How They Save Flier Lives
A historic air training talk covers parachute design, safety standards, and military use. Captain Bernard Brookes explains how chutes must open reliably, fit all pilots, withstand drag, and be easily handled. Discussions include pack styles Lap Pack Back Pack Seat Pack and service sizing for various missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Robinson
Joots
Troutie
Europe
Russia
Hank
United States Army Air Vice
Rotinson
Hawke
Henk
Fairs Summer Parke
Army
Lad
Football Spring Practice Across the South
A travel sketch notes heavy spring football activity in Florida Georgia Alabama and the Carolinas with squads of 125 to 145 men. It flags Georgia coach Wally Butts optimism about the 1948 Bulldogs plus Alabama Oklahoma A and M losses of Gilmer and Fenimore threaten strength. Mention of Florida Ray Wolf Notre Dame Notre Dame leahy backers and Army Navy Michigan draft impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Carolinas
Wally Butts
Bulldogs
Wally
Trippi
Oklahoma A
L.S.A
Ray Wolf
Miami University
Holy Cross
Snuffy Stirnweiss
North Carolina
Justice
Chapel Hill
Carl Snavely
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Wallace Wade
Duke
Neyland
Wade
Frank Thomas
Gilmer
Henry Frnka
Tulane
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
Leahy
Kelly
Mello
South Bend
Notre
Army
Tom Hamilton
Navy
Hamilton
Michigan
Fritz Crisler
Wolverines
Needlework Patterns for a Summer Appliqued Frock
A gay light drawstring frock with wing sleeves and ribbon trim features a duck applique. Easy care and laundering suit busy mothers, with color variations suggested for warm weather.
Record of 1937 King George Coronation Broadcast
Collier's notes one of the longest radio broadcasts ever recorded the 1937 coronation of King George. Made in New York by a specialist firm, it covers both sides of 108 1 inch records, runs nearly 14 hours, and costs $700. Several participants have bought the records containing their voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George of England
Collier's
New York
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Bernard Brookes
Shrot
Grantland
Grantland Rice
Cutteratt
Addren
St. San Francie
Per Giri
ULMAW
Fibcrons
Fram Corporation
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