SkyHawks Parachute Team
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| SkyHawks Parachute Team | |
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| Active | 1971–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Role | Parachute team |
| Part of | Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre |
| Website | www |
The SkyHawks are the
The team consists of both permanent members and temporary members from the Regular and Reserve Forces. They act as ambassadors for the Canadian Forces at special events, airshows and events. They are easily recognizable because their parachutes resemble the
History
The team was established in 1971 with Major
Over the years augmentee demonstration parachutists have been drawn from all commands of the Canadian Forces, representing a myriad of trades and officer classifications.
The SkyHawks team spends five weeks training in the clear, sunny skies of California. Members of the SkyHawks also provide instructor assistance for parachute training to members of the Canadian Forces at the CAAWC. The team uses a leased Short SC.7 Skyvan aircraft as their primary jump platform.
See also
Other teams worldwide
- Singapore Armed Forces Parachute Team—Red Lions
- United Kingdom—Red Devils (Parachute Regiment)
- United States Army Parachute Team—The Golden Knights
- US Special Operations Command parachute team
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