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F-1B Parachute Release. Used to pop the parachute on
cargo parachutes, pushed from C-130 and similar
aircraft. May have been used in Viet Nam. Made by US
Gauge, with NSN 1670 973 1808. There are several
types, type 1, 2, 3. You wind up the spring in the
unit. This spring is released to pull the parachute
rip cord, either several seconds after its pushed
out of the plane or at a set altitude. There are two
dials, one to set Time and one to set altitude. That
is the second option. Unit had two cables at either
end(not included) which pulled the parachute
release..USED,,,NOT FOR FLIGHT ..for Collecting
only..