Campbell River will host the Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks parachute team for a show next month.
The team will showcase its skills, parachuting into Willow Point Park on July 14, starting at 12:30 p.m.
“The SkyHawks’ thrilling performance will include daring maneuvers and requires a high level of skill, teamwork and physical fitness. The whole community is invited to watch a spectacular show and the team will be available to chat, sign autographs, take photos and learn about the parachutes and gear,” says the City of Campbell River.
The SkyHawks are the Candian Armed Forces only military parachute demonstration team. It is comprised of 13 demonstrators from the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force.
“This includes both Regular Force and Reserve members with diverse professional backgrounds,” the city says. “In addition to the 13 demonstrators, the SkyHawks have four team members on their ground crew: an imagery technician, a public affairs office and narrator, an administrative officer and a drop zone controller.”
The event is hosted by the city and the SkyHawks as part of Campbell River’s summer recreation programming.
