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Original - Pararescuemen from the 38th Rescue Squadron and the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., jump from a HC-130P/N for a High Altitude Low Opening free fall drop from 12,999 feet in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Reason
Great dynamics of what would be for most a harrowing experience. Meets the technicals pretty effectively (look at how these guys are flying around, it's not surprise it's not perfectly crisp) and definitely makes you want to know more about the image.
Articles this image appears in
HALO jump, United States Air Force Pararescue
Creator
U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock.
My guess, helmet cam. Nezzadar [SPEAK] 07:47, 6 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I'd say you're wrong... Have a look at the camera used. Can you imagine that strapped to a helmet? Ðiliff «» (Talk) 09:23, 6 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Two words: "duct tape" Nezzadar [SPEAK] 21:56, 6 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Impossible. It would be extremely dangerous, too dangerous, if the jumper tripped, falling on his head upon landing. Sir Wolf (talk) 22:39, 6 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted --jjron (talk) 11:45, 9 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]