Paratrooper Collection (page 4)

Members of the U. S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs jump above Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California, August 10 2006 - Members assigned to the Navy Parachute Team, Leap Frogs, prepare to jump from a U.S. Coast Guard C-130 Hercules

A U. S. Air Force pararescueman jumps from a CH-53E Super Stallion
July 18, 2012 - A U.S. Air Force pararescueman jumps from a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter over the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti

U. S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from an HC-130 aircraft off the coast of Djibouti
December 4, 2008 - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from an HC-130 aircraft during a training exercise off the coast of Djibouti

Paratroopers wait to board a UH-60 Black Hawk for a jump exercise
June 22, 2014 - A 173rd Airborne Paratrooper, left, waits with a Canadian Paratrooper to board the UH-60 Black Hawk for a jump exercise, as a part of persistent presence, at Adazi Training Area

Belgian paratroopers climbing a wall during Operation Storm Tide
August 28, 2008 - Belgian paratroopers climbing a wall during Operation Storm Tide, a Field Training Exercise in Ostend (Oostende), Belgium

U. S. Army paratroopers participate in a personnel drop
October 11, 2012 - U.S. Army paratroopers participate in a personnel drop during Large Package Week (LPW)/Joint Operational Access Exercise (JOAX) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina

An infantry soldier of the Belgian Army aiming his FN FNC assault rifle

A Belgian paratrooper handling a sniper rifle in Ostend, Belgium during Operation Storm Tide, a Field Training Exercise

Soldiers jump from a C-17 Globemaster III during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise
November 18, 2009 - Soldiers from the 173rd Calvary Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron, jump from a C-17 Globemaster III, into the urban operations complex during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise at

U. S. Pararescuemen and U. S. Marines jump from a HC-130 over Djibouti
November 15, 2013 - U.S. Pararescuemen and U.S. Marines jump from a U.S. Air Force HC-130 near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

A stunt plane flies around a parachutist
March 18, 2007 - A member of the Golden Knights U.S. Army parachute team descends while a stunt plane flies around the parachutist during the 2007 Aerospace

A C-130 Hercules drop U. S. Army airborne troops over Maryland
U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules drop U.S. Army airborne troops over Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

U. S. Marine jumps out the back of an aircraft
April 1, 2015 - U.S. Marine jumps out the back of an aircraft during monthly airborne jumps aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Airmen jump out of an HC-130 Hercules over Djibouti
March 28, 2006 - Airmen with the 304th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron jump out of an HC-130 Hercules operated over the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti

U. S. Navy Seal equipped with night vision prepares for HALO jump operations
U.S. Navy Seal combat diver equipped with night vision, prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules

A U. S. Air Force pararescueman jumping out of an HC-130P Hercules aircraft
April 23, 2009 - A U.S. Air Force pararescueman jumps out of an HC-130P Hercules aircraft during a training exercise in Djibouti

A member from the Pathfinder Platoon gets ready to jump from a C-130 transport plane with a container. The 16 Air Assault Brigades Pathfinder Platoon of the British Army are specially trained

U. S. Army paratroopers jumping out of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft
September 10, 2011 - U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division descend to the ground after jumping out of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft

A paratrooper of the Belgian Army in the air

The wind pushes a Honduran soldiers chute after he lands safely
Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, January 24, 2008 - The wind pushes a Honduran soldiers chute after he lands safely from his first leap from an Army UH-60

A U. S. soldier jumps out of a C-130J Super Hercules
May 26, 2011 - A U.S. soldier exits a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a joint static line training jump over Germany

U. S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from a CH-53 Sea Stallion
November 12, 2008 - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter during a training exercise off the coast of Djibouti

Belgian paratroopers proceeding in the fields

A member of the Armyas Black Daggers parachute team passes by the American flag
October 14, 2011 - A member of the Armyas Black Daggers demonstration team passes by 7th Special Forces Groupas headquarters flag on his way to the parade field at the beginning of the groupas open

U. S. special forces soldiers prepare to board a KC-130 aircraft
March 8, 2011 - U.S. Soldiers with the 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group secure their jump gear and prepare to board a U.S. Air Force KC-130 Hercules aircraft at the John C

Pararescuemen aboard a helicopter prepare for landing
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, February 14, 2006 - Pararescuemen prepare to land to search for casualties during a joint U.S. - Dutch mass casualty exercise

U. S. Army soldiers jump from a C-23 Sherpa over Utah
February 22, 2012 - U.S. Army soldiers from the Utah Army National Guard, jump from a C-23 Sherpa near Fairfield, Utah, during airborne training

World War II poster of airborne troops parachuting into battle
Digitally restored war propaganda poster. This vintage World War II poster features airborne troops parachuting into battle. It declares - They ve got the guts, Back Em Up With More Metal

A U. S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs crewmember descends through the sky
Phoenix, Arizona, March 13, 2006 - A U.S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs crewmember descends through the sky

Paratroopers jump from from C-119s over Korea
March 23, 1951 - Paratroopers of the 187th Regimental Combat Team float earthward from C-119s to cut off retreating enemy units south of Munsan, Korea

U. S. Army Rangers parachute over Florida
November 25, 2009 - U.S. Army rangers parachute during a static line jump at Camp Rudder, Florida

Belgian paratroopers under attack

Members of the Pathfinder Platoon wait for parachute jump training aboard a C-130 Hercules. The 16 Air Assault Brigades Pathfinder Platoon of the British Army are specially trained paratroopers

Pathfinders of the Belgian army proceeding in the fields
Pathfinders of the Belgian Army proceeding in the fields

Evacuation of a wounded soldier by an ambulance unit of the Belgian Army

U. S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from a C-130 Hercules
January 26, 2011 - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft over the Nevada Test and Training Range

Navy SEALs jump from the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III over Virginia
April 15, 2010 - Navy SEALs jump from the ramp of a C-17 Globemaster III over Fort Picket Maneuver Training Center, Virginia

The U. S. Army Golden Knights perform an aerial demonstration and landing
The U.S. Army Golden Knights perform an aerial demonstration and landing in Washington, D.C

A pararescueman drops into the zone trailing his teams rescue supplies outside of Camp Lemonier
June 1, 2010 - A pararescueman drops into the zone trailing his teams rescue supplies at an aircraft accident outside of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

An Air Force pararescueman jumps out of the back of an HC-130 Hercules
July 22, 2004 - An Air Force pararescueman jumps out of the back of an HC-130 Hercules during a rescue near the island of St. Maarten

A skydiver from the U. S. Army Golden Knights touches down onto the dropzone target
A U.S. Army Golden Knights jump team skydiver reaches out his foot to touch down onto the dropzone target during rehearsal for a Blue Angels airshow at Millington Naval Air Station, Millington

U. S. Soldiers descend through the sky after exiting a C-23 Sherpa
January 24, 2013 - U.S. Soldiers descend through the sky after exiting a C-23 Sherpa aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Members of the U. S. Navy parachute team above Naval Amphibious Base Coronado
Coronado, California, March 16, 2011 - Members of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, perform a T-formation during a training jump above Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

Romanian paratroopers perform a HALO jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules
May 18, 2014 - Romanian paratroopers perform a high-altitude, low-opening jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules during exercise Carpathian Spring, above Campia Turzii, Romania

U. S. Army soldiers perform HALO jumps out of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Okinawa, Japan, August 4, 2004 - U.S. Army soldiers perform High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) jumps out of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter

Airmen perform a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) training exercise
Coupeville, Washington, June 15, 2004 - U.S. Navy Sailors and U.S. Air Force Airman perform a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) training exercise

Paratroopers set up radar equipment near Bastogne, Belgium
December 23, 1944 - The pathfinder unit of the 101st Airborne Division, dropped by parachute, sets up radar equipment near Bastogne, Belgium

A U. S. Army paratrooper participates in a personnel drop
October 11, 2012 - A U.S. Army paratrooper participates in a personnel drop during Large Package Week (LPW)/Joint Operational Access Exercise (JOAX) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina

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"Defying Gravity: The Courageous Paratroopers of World War II" In the midst of WWII, a powerful symbol emerged in the form of a poster. Created around 1943, this lithograph featured Potato Pete urging individuals to "Attack with me. " It encapsulated the spirit and determination of paratroopers who were ready to take on any challenge. One such challenge was witnessed during D-Day when glider reinforcement teams joined forces to support their comrades on the ground. These brave men descended from the skies, embodying unwavering bravery and resilience. An iconic image captured an American paratrooper near St. Mere Eglise during the Second World War. This photograph immortalized his valiant efforts as he fought for freedom amidst chaos and destruction. The legacy continued beyond WWII as U. S. Navy SEALs combat divers prepared for HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) jump operations from a C-130 Hercules aircraft. Their meticulous training ensured they were always ready for action, no matter how challenging or dangerous it may be. Packing parachutes became a routine task at US Air Fields in San Antonio, Texas. Every fold and knot made by skilled hands held lives in balance - a testament to the trust between paratroopers and those who supported them behind-the-scenes. Paratrooping also found its place outside warfare as a thrilling sport that pushed boundaries both physically and mentally. Artists captured this exhilarating aspect through vibrant illustrations that showcased daring leaps into unknown territories. WW2 introduced us to remarkable individuals like Jack Frere Of The Paratroops whose courage knew no bounds. His story exemplified the indomitable spirit that ran deep within every paratrooper's veins. Even today, paratroopers continue to demonstrate their skills under different circumstances such as earthquake drills at Rimac army headquarters in Lima. They adapt quickly, showcasing their versatility while upholding their commitment to protect others even in times of crisis. However, not all stories have a happy ending.