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I'm seeing a standard round T-10 canopy (based upon the photo and year) with blown gores (panels) that failed when the chute opened. I'm not sure exactly when the earliest MC1- steerable series was introduced, but I think it was also around in '64. On the other hand, I don't think anyone would bother shooting a photo of factory cut-outs on a malfunctioned MC1-B chute.
I also see a couple of small canopy tears; either those tears were a result of some sort of friction burn as the risers & suspension lines deployed or your dad got drug across the DZ after hitting the ground.
Probably the C-130 was going a little fast...increasing the force of opening shock on an older canopy...and a jumper laden with combat equipment.
Was your dad a big guy (weight wise)?
My $ .02
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