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Old 11-22-2016, 03:02   #5
112thSOLCA
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I remember it....

I worked for LTG Lindsay when he commanded XVIII Airborne Corps in the mid 80s.
Just prior to taking over the Corps he did a test jump of low opening parachute system with a German Army NCO. If I recall correctly the jump was done onto Pike Field from 250'AGL.
Both chutes had problems and the German NCO died as a result.
I wasn't there when it happened but I remember General Lindsay telling about it.
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