Parachutists from Marine Attack Squadron-223 are seen in this photograph taken on July 3, 1967. The photo shows Sgt. Jim Gonzales and Laurence Bloodworth ensuring that the shroud lines on the high-speed actuated parachute used by A-48 Skyhawks are untangled and in proper order. This attention to detail is essential to avoid malfunctions during pilot ejections.

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