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    A military helicopter, identifiable as a CH-47 Chinook, is conducting a parachute jump operation against a clear blue sky. Multiple paratroopers are visible at various stages of deployment, with parachutes in different states of inflation. At least three fully or partially deployed round parachutes are visible, along with what appears to be a jumper still exiting or just having exited the aircraft.

    WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

    08.01.2015

    Photo by Spc. Joseph Cathey 

    982nd Signal Company (Combat Camera) (Airborne)

    U.S. Army and partner nation paratroopers exit the tailgate of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest 2015 in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level technical training and esprit de corps within the International Airborne community. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Joseph Cathey/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.01.2015
    Date Posted: 08.02.2015 17:38
    Photo ID: 2100835
    VIRIN: 150801-A-PG822-118
    Resolution: 3648x2610
    Size: 5.63 MB
    Location: WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND, US
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