British container parachute canopy cover, made from heavy beige canvas. The hooks for attaching to the container are present, as well as some lines. Empty. A label inscribed Kaki 15C/206 is still visible. The item shows wear consistent with its use, with a few tears, stains and a period patina. Condition II+. According to the seller's information, this item comes from the Vresse sur Semois Bouillon maquis area, where weapons and equipment were dropped. In Belgium, although SOE operated mainly in the more densely populated areas, rural areas such as Vressesur-Semois were also used by SOE agents and local resistance networks. In the dense forests surrounding Vressesur-Semois, maquisards set up clandestine camps to carry out sabotage, gather intelligence and help downed allied airmen evade capture. These activities were often coordinated with the help of SOE, which provided resources, training and radio links. A notable resistance site in the area was Camp des Blaireaux, near Vressesur-Semois. This camp served as a base for the local maquisards, who organised operations there against the occupying forces. The camp included rudimentary facilities such as barracks for sleeping, a kitchen and caches for equipment. Its isolated location made it difficult for the Germans to detect, providing a safe haven for resistance fighters and S.O.E. agents. British parachute canopy cover for supply container, made of heavy beige canvas. The attachment hooks for securing it to the container are present, along with a few remaining suspension lines. The cover is empty. A fabric label marked Khaki 15C/206 is still visible. The item shows wear consistent with operational use, with some snags, stains, and a period patina. Condition rated as II+. According to the seller, this piece comes from the VressesurSemois - Bouillon area, known for supply and arms drops. In Belgium, while the SOE primarily operated in more populated areas, rural regions like VressesurSemois also served as an active ground for its agents and local resistance networks. In the dense forests surrounding VressesurSemois, maquis fighters set up clandestine camps to carry out sabotage, gather intelligence, and help downed Allied airmen avoid capture. These operations were often supported by the SOE through the provision of resources, training, and radio communications. One notable resistance site in the region was the Camp des Blaireaux, near VressesurSemois. This camp served as a base for local fighters organizing operations against occupying forces. It included basic facilities such as sleeping huts, a kitchen, and hidden storage areas. Its remote location made it difficult for the Germans to detect, offering a safe haven for resistance members and SOE agents.