Mass_drop_paratroopers_Bright_Star_1981.jpg


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Description Original caption: "Parachutes fill the air as a mass drop of approximately 1000 troops takes place during exercise Bright Star '82. C-5 Galaxy aircraft are being used. "
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Source http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil
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C-5 Galaxy aircraft were not utilized on personel drop. C-141 Starlifter aircraft conducted equipment heavy drop followed by personell drop. Additional C-130 Hercules aircraft from Sigonella Italy Airbase followed C-141's for personel airdrop as well.

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1 November 1981