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1948 Press Photo Supersonic Parachute developed General Electric Company

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Schenectady N.Y.- A Supersonic Parachute shown above about to land in a test drop ha been developed to bring testing instruments to earth from rockets shot into the upper stratosphere, according to an announcement by the General Electric Company its developer.Ordinary will be ripped to shreds if released at Supersonic Speeds.

Photo is dated 1948.

Photo measures 7.25 x 9.25 inches.
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