The Golden Knights are a demonstration parachute team of the United States Army. Members of the Black Team staged precision free-fall landings at the 2017 Milwaukee Air and Water Show on July 15 and 16, to a crowd of thousands along the lakefront.
Prior to the two-day event, the Milwaukee Independent was invited for a ride with the Golden Knights as they performed a practice jump over Milwaukee on July 14. Because of the wind and weather conditions, the team made several passes at the minimum altitude of 2,000 feet before scrubbing the attempt.
Images from the two flight days with the Golden Knights, along with a news article about their demonstrations at the Airshow event and video report of the team’s free-fall performance, can be found in the extended coverage.
- Airshow sees Army Parachute Team descend through the atmosphere
- Photo Essay: Golden Knights Practice Jump attempt at 2,000 feet
- Photo Essay: Golden Knights Precision Landing from 12,500 feet
- Photo Essay: Free-falling with the Golden Knights Demonstration Team
- Video: U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute into Milwaukee Airshow
- Lee Matz
- Sergeant Daniel Gerlach (Golden Knights - Black Demonstration Team)
- Staff Sergeant Travis Downing (Golden Knights - Black Demonstration Team)
- The United States Army Parachute Team
- Lee Matz
- Staff Sergeant Travis Downing (Golden Knights - Black Demonstration Team)
- The United States Army Parachute Team
