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Round Canopy Parachuting Team - USA VISION: RCPT-USA’s vision is to honor the history of Allied Airborne Forces past, present, and future. Come and join us for the fun and camaraderie.
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MISSION: RCPT-USA performs round canopy commemorative airborne demonstrations to increase awareness and educate the public about the sacrifices and heroism of Allied Paratroopers from WWII onward. RCPT-USA is based in the southeast United States, but participates in round canopy static line events across the US and internationally in partnership with European Chapters. This we humbly do to reinforce the world-wide memory of their priceless deeds of valor, and the selfless sacrifices so many made to restore peace on earth. RCPT - USA conducts demonstration jumps at airshows across the US annually, and typically conducts two training and proficiency events each year (Spring and Fall) in Palatka, Florida. It's "more than just a jump"!

Congratulations to our teammates at RCPT in France on a successful jump at the magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel!Rising abov...
09/26/2026

Congratulations to our teammates at RCPT in France on a successful jump at the magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel!

Rising above the Normandy coast, Mont-Saint-Michel and its centuries-old abbey dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel provided an extraordinary setting for this commemorative jump. Saint Michael holds a special place in airborne tradition as the patron saint of paratroopers, making this a particularly meaningful location.

Most meaningful to us at RCPT-USA, our friends in France dedicated this jump to the memory of Bill Markham, former President of RCPT-USA. Bill devoted so much of himself to building RCPT and strengthening the friendships that bind our international RCPT family together. Seeing his memory honored by our teammates in Europe, in such a special place, means more than we can adequately express.

A special thank you and congratulations to Hubert and Dominique for their tremendous work organizing this event and for remembering our friend and teammate in such a fitting way.

Across countries, across generations, and across drop zones, we share the same purpose: keeping history alive, honoring those who came before us, and preserving the bonds of friendship created along the way.

This truly is More Than Just a Jump.

A handshake 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 or a flower 🌻 … which are you hoping for on the DZ? 😆
09/24/2026

A handshake 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 or a flower 🌻 … which are you hoping for on the DZ? 😆

Major thank you to Jump Masters Sandro Plüss (Switzerland) and Frank Cashman (USA), safety Franck Mathieu (France), load...
09/23/2026

Major thank you to Jump Masters Sandro Plüss (Switzerland) and Frank Cashman (USA), safety Franck Mathieu (France), loadmaster aboard the C-47 Pegasus Barrie Podger (UK), and host as well as RCPT NL President Erwin Janssen for safely navigating us through another successful jump operation to honor the WWII paratroopers. We had an excellent week and “thank you” is not enough. (Bonus picture at the end)

Between September 1944 and May 1945, approximately 13,000 allied Soldiers died on Dutch soil while fighting for the libe...
09/20/2026

Between September 1944 and May 1945, approximately 13,000 allied Soldiers died on Dutch soil while fighting for the liberation of the Netherlands. Veterans of the 101st Airborne Division support the only US-sponsored veteran monument here in the Netherlands and members of RCPT-NL and RCPT USA, including our President and Vice President, were grateful to honor the memory of those who found their final resting place here 82 years ago.

RCPT-NL 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Round Canopy Parachuting Team Suisse

09/19/2026

The winds in the Netherlands were too high to jump today but that didn’t stop the commemoration and parade of vehicles through Eerde.

On September 17, 1944, thousands of American paratroopers alongside British and Polish paratroopers, took to the skies o...
09/18/2026

On September 17, 1944, thousands of American paratroopers alongside British and Polish paratroopers, took to the skies over the Netherlands as part of Operation Market Garden. From the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions to the pathfinders and glider troops, they fought through fierce resistance with courage, determination, and a commitment to the mission.

Their sacrifice helped write one of the most remarkable chapters in the history of the American airborne.

We remember those who jumped before us. We honor their courage. And we keep their legacy alive. 🇺🇸🪂

RCPT USA, Netherlands, and Switzerland 🇺🇸🇳🇱🇨🇭 Ready for the jump.
09/17/2026

RCPT USA, Netherlands, and Switzerland 🇺🇸🇳🇱🇨🇭 Ready for the jump.

09/17/2026

Jump operations are in full swing for the remembrance of the 82nd anniversary of Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands. A huge thank you to our international chapter partners for such a warm reception and successful day. 🇳🇱🇨🇭🇫🇷🇬🇧

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