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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade jump out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules ...

Check out this video of the 82nd Airborne Division in action. It’s all interesting but the best part is on the 2:21 mark—fast forward to see paratrooper Pfc. Tyler Billings jumping from a C-130 ...

Welcome back to the Daily Aviation for a feature on the preparation and procedure in place for US Army Paratroopers when conducting aerial insertion, and the dangerous elements the operation entails.