The Parachute School

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The Parachute School is an immersive WWII Airborne style course that will teach you not only to jump, but to also gain an understanding of what it was like as an airborne soldier during  WWII. Named in honor of the original WWII Parachute School at Fort Benning, our program offers a nine-day experience conducted in our historic 1942 hangar at the former Frederick Army Air Field in Frederick, Oklahoma. Training concludes with five qualifying static-line jumps from one of our WWII veteran aircraft—Douglas C-47 Boogie Baby and  C-49 Wild Kat.

The Parachute School is more than an introduction to WWII airborne operations. It is also how we build the future of the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team. Each class grows and strengthens our membership, develops the next generation of cadre, riggers, jumpmasters and leaders. Equally important, it keeps our pool of show jumpers active, current, and ready to represent the Team at events and airshows around the country.

Whether you come to earn your wings, to serve as part of the team's future, or simply to experience a unique chapter of living history, The Parachute School offers a path forward. No matter where your interests lead, if you meet our performance standards, there is a place for you here.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure that honors the legacy of those who served.

BASIC PARACHUTE COURSE INCLUDES:

• Lodging in our historic 84-year-old barracks and hangar

• Three fresh cooked meals daily, prepared by the ADT Mess Section

• Ground school practical instruction, evaluations, and five jumps from our 

WWII veteran aircraft, weather permitting

You should be alert, active, and supple, with firm muscles and sound limbs, capable of development into an active jumper, with good endurance. Please see the following limitations below:

AGE - Minimum of 18 Maximum of 65. You may start ground training prior to your 18th birthday; however, you must be 18 to enter the jump phase of training.

HEIGHT - Minimum of 59 inches (4ft 11in) and a maximum not to exceed 78 inches (6ft 6in)

WEIGHT - Minimum of 105 pounds and maximum NOT TO EXCEED 240 pounds. 

Height and weight should be proportional.

VISION - Must be correctable to 20/20.

HEARING - You must be able to hear the jump commands over the sound of the aircraft's engines.

FEET - Must have the strength to endure a 12 hour duty day in jump boots. 

STRENGTH - You must be able to pick up a minimum of 50 pounds.

LANGUAGE - You must be able to communicate in written and conversational ENGLISH.

M1C or M2 Steel helmet with liner. Suggest purchasing from J. Murray Inc. 1944 or Top Pots. PLASTIC HELMET LINERS ONLY NOT PERMITTED!

Herringbone Twill  Uniform (HBT). First or Second Pattern Light or Dark Olive Drab Jacket and Trousers.

Boots, Jumper, Parachute. Brown Corcoran 10" tall jump boots.