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RAF Falling Rocks

RAF Falling Rocks parachute display team

The Falling Rocks are made up of serving an ex-RAF members. One thing they have in common – a love of parachuting!

They jump into large International Airshows and sports stadia in front of thousands of spectators.

But they are keen these boys and you will also find them dropping to village fetes – even weddings!

What they do

The High Show.

Somewhere between 8000ft and 12000ft they leave the aircraft, link up in freefall to form a star formation. With smoke trail streaming, they reach speeds in excess of 120mph.

The Mid Show.

Performed between 4000ft and 8000ft. On leaving the aircraft, they free-fall before opening the chutes.

A number of the team will then link up their canopies. This highly skillful and technical manouevre is called Canopy Formation.

The Low Show.

When weather dictates a drop from between 2000ft and 4000ft . There is normally time to create a canopy formation and fly flags before landing.

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