April 5, 2024
US Army WW2 PARATROOPER AIRBORNE T-5 PARACHUTE STATIC LINE HOOK ORIGINAL Vtg
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The US Army saw the success of German paratroopers in 1940, and quickly set about creating its own elite airborne units. US paratroopers jumped on Sicily in Operation Husky in 1943, and dropped into Normandy during the D-Day invasion in 1944. As those "devils in baggy pants" approached their drop zones, the jumpmaster would order his men to "stand up!" and "hook up!" their static lines to the anchor cable in the aircraft, ensuring they would jump under deployed canopies. This US Army WW2 PARATROOPER AIRBORNE T-5 PARACHUTE STATIC LINE HOOK is in very good condition, with only some scattered patina and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the hook is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough metal construction. Most interestingly, it carries a small encircled "A" directly molded into the lower left front, and is a fine example of a rare, original US Army WW2 PARATROOPER AIRBORNE T-5 PARACHUTE STATIC LINE HOOK. Now celebrating over 15 years on eBay. and please view our other great military and aviation classics, including a pair of very rare, original US Army WW2 MEDIC KHAKI YOKE SUSPENDERS in excellent condition, constructed of crisp khaki canvas, and boasting the classic wide shoulders and back yoke.Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make
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