Testing an Experimental Parachute, England, c. 1910 (2 Photos)

Fun press prints of a ballistic parachute system being tested from the back of a car in England.
 
On Back 1:
Life-saving Apparatus for Airmen.
A remarkable life-saving apparatus for airmen was demonstrated recently in England. The device consists of a skillfully packed parachute which is fired from an aluminum cylinder by compressed air; the maximum of support thus being obtained immediately at any height. The invention was demonstrated from an auto, from the rear of which it was successfully discharged.
American Press Association.
 
On Back 2:
The Air-mens’ life-saving device attached to rear of […] demonstration showing parachute packed in cylinder ready to dis-charge. American Press Association
 
Format: Silver Gelatin 
Size: 8 x 10 
Condition: Very Good, slight tear on upper right sides