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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Photo by Andy Keech | USPA #352738
(and Australian Parachute Federation F-1)
During an accuracy meet in the 1960s, John Eiff, maker of accuracy canopies through his company Eiff Aerodynamics, zeroes in on the target.

Photo by Curt Bartholomew | D-29202
Canopy Piloting World Champion Curt Bartholomew takes a selfie as he performs a wingover at Skydive Sebastian in Florida.

Photo by Chip Maury | D-865
Ron Diebold and Tony Riek of the U.S. Navy Chuting Stars perform a baton pass in 1963.

Photo by Norman Kent | D-8369
During the 2018 CarolinaFest boogie at Skydive Carolina, Zachary Sabel (red helmet) and Sue Churchich (purple jumpsuit) form the base for a head-up formation.

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