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Webb, Wayne R., 1925-1999

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Oral History Interview with Wayne R. Webb, 1984 July 22

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Identifier: UMToh133-111
Abstract

Wayne Webb speaks about his 30 years working as a smokejumper at McCall, Idaho, from 1946 until 1975. In particular, he emphasizes his job in equipment design, making parachutes and jump suits. Webb also discusses the 40-year age limit and what it was like to resume jumping after it was lifted.

Dates: 1984 July 22