This thoroughly researched article is not only an interesting history of smokejumpers, it is also a clear example of how Bob's interests were ahead of his time. When this was written, he predicted the longevity of the then-new method of fighting forest fires and it turns out he was right. It is also a great way to track the changes smoke jumpers have undergone, considering when the article was written they parachuted in wearing not much more than harnesses and football helmets.