R. C. Murrary
Published: 2000-01-01
Total Pages: 224
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The story of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, better known as "The Golden Knights," the world's best precision freefall parachutists. This chronicle explains the team's mission and its history. The greater part of the book deals with the men and women who accomplished the mission and made history, including Cheryl Stearns, world record holder, 3-time world champion, and the first team member. Since its beginning in 1959, the U.S. Army Parachute Demonstration teams have performed in all 50 states and 42 foreign countries. In addition to aerial demonstrations, the Golden Knights Style and Accuracy team competes in national and international parachute competitions.