Jump Day @ Luzon DZ

Three aircraft were used to support 85 parachutists outfitted with combat loads (about 150 pounds of equipment) and 12 additional jumpers going "Hollywood"--which means they are not burdened with equipment. The parachutists were from a class undergoing the Special Forces qualification course at Ft. Bragg, NC. For our efforts, we were able to get 5 pilots qualified in paradrop operations--including myself. Next stop...Georgia.