(A1C Samantha Melecio/USAF via SWNS)
By Dean Murray
A US Air Force Academy parachute display team showed off their hair-raising skills at an aeronautical and space fair in Chile.
The Wings of Blue team member jumped from a Texas Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules over Santiago during the Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio (FIDAE) on April 11.
It is considered the largest and most important aeronautical and space fair in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere.
(A1C Samantha Melecio/USAF via SWNS)
The US Air Force said: "The demonstration highlighted the precision and discipline of Air Force Academy cadets while engaging international audiences at a premier aerospace exhibition.
"Their participation showcased the skill and training of future Air Force leaders while strengthening connections with partner nations."
The Wings of Blue serve as ambassadors of the US Air Force, fostering international partnerships and inspiring future generations through public engagement.
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