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    Golden Knights Help Celebrate 50th Chicago Air and Water Show [Image 3 of 10]

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    A member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team is positioned at the open door of an aircraft, preparing to jump. The individual is wearing full black skydiving gear including a helmet, goggles, harness, altimeter, and gloves, with 'ARMY' and 'Golden Knights' patches visible on the suit. The background shows a blue sky with cumulus clouds, indicating high altitude.

    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    08.16.2008

    Photo by Courtney Purswell 

    Office of the Chief of Public Affairs Midwest

    SSG Noah Watts, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Demonstration Team, salutes as he exits the C-31 Fokker 'Friendship' aircraft during a performance for the 50th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, August 17, 2008.

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2008
    Date Posted: 08.18.2008 20:36
    Photo ID: 109384
    Resolution: 1915x2681
    Size: 2.9 MB
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US
    Web Views: 177
    Downloads: 12

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    A U.S. Army soldier wearing a maroon beret and black uniform with patches (including a U.S. flag and Army insignia) is crouched on grass alongside a civilian in a blue t-shirt, both handling what appears to be parachute equipment with suspension lines. The setting appears to be an outdoor public event or demonstration, with a crowd of onlookers visible in the background. The soldier appears to be explaining or demonstrating the parachute gear to the civilian.
    A U.S. Army parachutist is descending under a distinctive gold and black canopy marked with 'ARMY' and a star insignia, consistent with the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute demonstration team. The jumper is releasing pink/red colored smoke as part of an aerial demonstration. The image is taken against a clear blue sky with minimal cloud cover.
    A member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team is positioned at the open door of an aircraft, preparing to jump. The individual is wearing full black skydiving gear including a helmet, goggles, harness, altimeter, and gloves, with 'ARMY' and 'Golden Knights' patches visible on the suit. The background shows a blue sky with cumulus clouds, indicating high altitude.
    An airshow performance featuring a U.S. Army parachutist descending with a yellow-and-black 'ARMY' branded parachute while carrying an American flag and emitting red smoke. Simultaneously, a red-and-white propeller aircraft performs a maneuver trailing white smoke across a vivid blue sky. The two elements appear to be coordinated as part of a choreographed aerial demonstration.
    A skydiver in a black jumpsuit with 'ARMY' text and gold lettering has just exited an aircraft and is in freefall over what appears to be an ocean or large body of water. The photo is taken from inside or on the edge of the aircraft, showing another person in black gear standing at the door. The skydiver is waving toward the camera with one hand raised.
    A group of people are folding or packing a large golden-yellow parachute bearing the word 'ARMY' at what appears to be an outdoor public event or air show. Three individuals in the foreground are actively handling the parachute canopy and its suspension lines. The setting includes vendor tents, trees, and a crowd of spectators in the background.
    Two individuals wearing black jumpsuits with 'ARMY' markings, helmets, and goggles are positioned at the open door of an aircraft, looking out over a large city skyline. The cityscape visible below, with its distinctive lakefront, tall skyscrapers, and urban layout, is consistent with Chicago, Illinois. The individuals appear to be military skydivers preparing for or assessing a jump.
    A U.S. Army parachutist is descending under a large yellow and black canopy bearing the word 'ARMY' and what appears to be 'APFT' or similar text. The jumper is releasing red/pink colored smoke, likely as part of an aerial demonstration or airshow performance. The scene is set against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.
    Four individuals in skydiving gear are positioned at the open door of an aircraft, appearing ready to jump. They are wearing helmets, goggles, and harnesses with 'ARMY' and 'LEAP FROGS' markings visible, suggesting this is a military parachute demonstration team. The two individuals in the foreground are leaning toward the door opening, likely preparing for exit.
    An aerial photograph taken from a high altitude shows two skydivers in freefall over a large body of water densely populated with boats. The skydivers are connected by a trail of pink/red colored smoke, likely from a smoke canister attached to one of them. The image provides a dramatic bird's-eye perspective with numerous white watercraft visible far below.

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