Australia, Aug. 16-19. The airshow, Australia's premier aviation event, brings the thrill and excitement of aerobatic displays and cutting-edge aircraft to Queensland, Australia's coastline.
More than 120,000 spectators filled the beach to witness the aerobatic performances, which featured a diverse lineup of military and civilian aircraft, including stunts, precision flying, parachuting, and powerful jet demonstrations by pilots and aircrews from multiple nations. "Jumping into Gold Coast is a unique experience. The Gold Coast skyline is beautiful, and the people have been memorable," said U.
S. Navy Lt. Nick Obletz, the officer in charge of the U.
S. Navy Parachute Team, the "Leap Frogs." "We want to have positive interactions with members of the Australian public and there are a lot of American ex-pats in Australia as well.
We've been overwhelmed by the compassion and how welcoming the Australian people have been during this entire airshow." The "Leap Frogs," a 12-man parachute team selected from the Naval Special Warfare community, were transported to the performance location by U.S.
Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys. The team demonstrated a series of parachute jumps from approximately 10,000 feet in the air, demonstrating complex aerial maneuvers,..
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