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    British Paratrooper Awaits Static Line Jump From U.S. CH-47

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    British Paratrooper Awaits Static Line Jump From U.S. CH-47

    EXETER, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

    08.05.2023

    Photo by Spc. Armani Wilson 

    110th Public Affairs Detachment

    LeapFest is a military parachute competition where competitors exit a CH-47 helicopter with the intent of landing as near as possible to targets on the Drop Zone.

    Developed in 1982 by a Green Beret from A Co, 2nd BN, 19th Special Forces Group, based right here in Rhode Island, LeapFest is the largest and longest-running international parachuting competition & it has been held annually for almost 40 years.

    The purpose of LeapFest is to promote the camaraderie and Esprit de Corps of the Airborne Soldier through international competition. The competition is routinely attended by representatives from Allied Foreign Militaries, as well as from the US Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

    (U.S. National Guard photos by Spc. Armani Wilson)

    Release authority: Cpt. Alexandra Curtis, alexandra.d.curtis.mil@army.mil

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    Date Taken: 08.05.2023
    Date Posted: 11.24.2023 05:07
    Photo ID: 8128339
    VIRIN: 230805-Z-QX677-1208
    Resolution: 5269x3513
    Size: 4.76 MB
    Location: EXETER, RHODE ISLAND, US

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