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