1965
Irvin’s first mortar deployed Spin/Stall Parachute Recovery System is used on DC9 development aircraft.
1963
Landing brake-parachute is developed by Irvin for SR-71.
1960
First aerial recovery of a space capsule launched from an orbiting satellite (Discoverer 13) uses an Irvin parachute recovery system.
1951
Martin-Baker, in collaboration with Irvin, develops the first autonomous pilot seat ejection system.
1940
Irvin and GQ collaborate to produce the X-type Paratroop Parachute Assembly. This assembly, is used throughout WWII and for 20 years beyond.
1922
Leslie Irvin forms the “Caterpillar Club” for airmen saved by a parachute.
1919
Leslie Irvin makes the first free fall parachute descent; the Irving Airchute Company is formed in Buffalo, NY.