Charles A. Lindbergh, in great part, owed his fame and glory of 1927 to parachutes. D.J. Lortscher, USN, a Weapons Systems Operator. Unfortunately, he was later killed when he and his pilot failed to eject from an F-14. It is uncertain whether his bailouts have been duly recorded in the records of the Caterpillar Club, an informal organization. The Switlik Parachute Co., Trenton, New Jersey, has extensive records, dating back to the 1930s, in innumerable file drawers in its most interesting parachute museum.
Membership is open only to persons who have made an emergency parachute jump to save one's life.
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