POPS Nationals 2002
Opening Ceremony
Raeford Parachute Center

July 15 - 20th, 2002; POPS Boogied and played from RPC's two Cessna 182's and Twin Otter at Raeford until the Opening Ceremony for the POPS Nationals on July 19th. The US Army Parachute Team honored the POPS with a demonstration of Accuracy, CReW, and Relative Work.  The National Anthem played as the American Flag was jumped in. US Flag
Spectators at RPC 

The Spectators, young and old watched as the Golden Knights hit one dead center after another! Dead Center POW Flag POW's were recognized with their flag and the North Carolina Flag was jumped in with a CReW 2 stack to an on-target landing. 2 Stack with NC Flag 
Dead Center Again  Final Approach 

                                       Meeting the Parachute Team

Whether in formal presentation or casual greetings with POPS & POPS fans, the Golden Knights demonstrated more than professionalism.  It was American pride.

Photos by Kate Griesser & Cheryl Whitford
Text and page layout by Kate Griesser, edited by Cheryl Whitford

 

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