Parachutes 101 Published May 10, 2012 By Senior Airman Amanda Wowk 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The pararescuemen of the 56th Rescue Squadron at RAF Lakenheath get a lot of respect and appreciation. But what about the Airmen behind the scenes; the Airmen packing the life line for all the squadron's jumpers; the Airmen packing the parachutes? Check out the video linked on the right to find out more.