Belgian and British paratroopers train. England, 1942, unless otherwise noted.
Trainees drop through this apparatus on command, to learn how to fall in an erect position. Source
A different version of jumping practice, this time in Egypt. Source
Jump exercises [I think the lines on this and a few other photographs are the photographer's marks on where to crop]. Source
Equipment isn't even needed. Source
A paratroop recruit jumps from a parachute tower. Source
Landing practice. Source
WAAF members who pack parachutes. Between them, these seven women have packed over 50,000 parachutes. 1944. Source
Trainees head off for the first practice jump, Egypt. Source
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