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This picture shows the Canuck paratroopers on the special jumping platform receiving instructions from an American instructor on the proper methods of(...)
This picture shows the Canuck paratroopers on the special jumping platform receiving instructions from an American instructor on the proper methods of(...)

This picture shows the Canuck paratroopers on the special jumping platform receiving instructions from an American instructor on the proper methods of(...)

Date10/3/1942
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Original Toronto Star caption: This picture shows the Canuck paratroopers on the special jumping platform receiving instructions from an American instructor on the proper methods of falling and rolling when landing from parachutes to break the fall.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002154F
As the plane rises to the required height over Manitoba's Camp Shilo, these Canadian paratroopers await the signal to jump. Fit and ready after months(...)
As the plane rises to the required height over Manitoba's Camp Shilo, these Canadian paratroopers await the signal to jump. Fit and ready after months(...)
5/14/1943
Canadian Paratroopers in full battle order are grouped on the unit's parade square in England, prior to moving on to the concentration area for the in(...)
Canadian Paratroopers in full battle order are grouped on the unit's parade square in England, prior to moving on to the concentration area for the in(...)
6/27/1944
3. Static line now is all out and parachute cover has been ripped off, showing the first opening of the chute. Early part of paratroopers training at (...)
3. Static line now is all out and parachute cover has been ripped off, showing the first opening of the chute. Early part of paratroopers training at (...)
7/28/1943
Tumbling from a raised platform, Pte
Tumbling from a raised platform, Pte
5/17/1943
The earth blossoms with the 'chutes of men who have hit the ground
The earth blossoms with the 'chutes of men who have hit the ground
3/18/1944
Twenty enlisted men and six officers of the first Canadian parachute battalion received their silver wings as qualified jumpers yesterday in a colorfu(...)
Twenty enlisted men and six officers of the first Canadian parachute battalion received their silver wings as qualified jumpers yesterday in a colorfu(...)
9/12/1942
British troops taking part in combined operations undergo a rigorous training and the weapon here is part of the equipment of these special service tr(...)
British troops taking part in combined operations undergo a rigorous training and the weapon here is part of the equipment of these special service tr(...)
7/13/1941
Another triumph for Britain's black-clad Commando troops was recorded in a successful raid on the German-held Norwegian islands of Vaagso and Maoloy. (...)
Another triumph for Britain's black-clad Commando troops was recorded in a successful raid on the German-held Norwegian islands of Vaagso and Maoloy. (...)
1/24/1942
The voyager's companion, or, Shell collector's pilot : with instructions and directions where to find the finest shells : also for preserving the skins of animals and the best methods of catching and preserving insects, &c. &c. &c.
The voyager's companion, or, Shell collector's pilot : with instructions and directions where to find the finest shells : also for preserving the skins of animals and the best methods of catching and preserving insects, &c. &c. &c.
1825
Training grounds for paratroopers, Camp Shilo is a big artillery camp
Training grounds for paratroopers, Camp Shilo is a big artillery camp
1/23/1948
Injured airman is given first aid by Bud Cockerton, while two other paratroopers, Bill Farr and Roderick Robinson carry other injured member of the cr(...)
Injured airman is given first aid by Bud Cockerton, while two other paratroopers, Bill Farr and Roderick Robinson carry other injured member of the cr(...)
2/1/1950
This board shows what can be accomplished by such safety-first methods
This board shows what can be accomplished by such safety-first methods
5/2/1942