The Royal Air Force Falcons Display Team - St Athan
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The Royal Air Force Falcons Display Team - St Athan
Image: © Mick Lobb Taken: 9 Jul 2013
Exiting their aircraft at 12,000 ft the team free fall to 4,000 ft having reached a speed of some 120 mph. At this point their canopies have been released and they form up for a variety of turns and spirals. The canopies used are steerable so at the appropriate time they steer to approach the DZ (Drop Zone) into wind to land.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.411829
Longitude
-3.414964