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they were used to help the solders attack the Germans from the air and if the plane was going to crash they would use them to save themselves.
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Were World War 2 parachutes reuseable?
The parachutes in World War 2 were reusable except when they were in enemy territory. They had to bury their chutes then.
What were World War 2 parachutes made out of?
Silk.
What were parachutes made of in world war 2?
Silk
How was nylon used to advantage in World War 2?
Nylon was used to make materials in the war such as parachutes and ropes.
Were there Nylon parachutes in World War 2?
i heard there were but i am not sure
What types of knives used in World War 2?
Paratroopers used butterfly knives in ww2 to cut away their parachutes lines.
Where did women take their stockings during World War 2 to donate for soldiers?
I don't know but the Americans used them to make parachutes.
Did they use parachutes in World War 2?
Yes. There were many occasions when troops were parachuted in.
Why were World War 2 parachutes white?
The cost to change their color was considered prohibitive.
Was it possible for Roosevelt to order parachutes foe troops during World War 2?
yes
Why were nylons rationed in World War 2?
Nylon was used as a replacement for silk (which came from Japan and China) and was used in the war effort- parachutes, cannon powder bags, etc. Since it was in short supply, it was rationed to civilians.
Why was silk the prefered textile fiber for parachutes in World War 2?
Because of it's light weight and strength.
