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Forgotten Field
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I have had this item for years and would like to know what it is. It came with a bunch of WWII items many years ago but has no ID other than the cloth tag. Can anybody help me identify the era and application? Thanks,

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Dominion Parachute bag, light aircraft pty ltd made parachutes for beaufighter, Beaufort and other crews in ww2
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I've not handled anything similar in my experience, the zippers to me indicate something stowed and not used readily. Its not the right shape for a main or reserve chute IMO, could equally be immediate postwar as well. Just my two cents :supz:

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Please, please, please. it is "Sydney NSW" not Sidney as in the person.
No need for the spelling police please.
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And a little note, as some may not be familiar with it - 'Pty. Ltd.' is common in Australia, and stands for 'Proprietary Limited', similar (but legally distinct to) the familiar 'Ltd.' in the US and UK.

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I'm pretty sure you will find its a survival kit stowage bag for the seat dinghys. 1950's/1960's era
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Thanks all for your input. I had a hunch it was some type of survival kit with all the pouches and zippers. It sure made it a long way from Australia to Baltimore, Maryland!

Sorry for the mis-spelling of Sydney.

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Your right mate, all is forgiven..
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