WWII Airborne Demonstration Team

WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Founded to Remember, Honor and Serve the Veterans of WWII. Our motto is "Remember, Honor, Serve."

The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation's mission is to keep the stories of our WWII Airborne alive to inspire others. Our activities are all designed to in some way present to the public a historically accurate view of the men who served during WWII as members of Airborne units across the United States Army. The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Foundation serves that purpose through the p

articipation of its members in active parachute jumping in the style of the WWII airborne soldier utilizing an aircraft that actually participated in the invasion of Europe. These activities serve to further the memory of their unbending loyalty to the cause of freedom. Further, it is the goal of the Foundation to foster, promote and engage in research of WWII airborne operations and military history and to inform and educate the public through airborne operations demonstrations throughout the United States.

A special thank you to photographer Glenn Riegel Photography for sharing these images from our appearance at the WWII We...
06/17/2026

A special thank you to photographer Glenn Riegel Photography for sharing these images from our appearance at the WWII Weekend sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum in Reading, PA.

Glenn was around to capture moments that the spectators are often fascinated by—first the careful Jumpmaster Personnel Inspections before takeoff but then our jumpers exiting the aircraft over one of the nation's premier living history events.

The WWII Weekend remains one of our favorite venues of the year. The support we receive from the organizers, volunteers, fellow participants, and attendees is second to none. With crowds approaching 30,000 people, it is always an honor to help bring the story of the WWII Airborne to life at this event.

Other photographers have been sending us their collections and we are going through them right now. We look forward to highlighting more of their work in the days ahead.

Thank you again, Glenn, for helping preserve these moments and bringing what we do to a greater public. All The Way!

Fans of the WW2 Weekend in Reading PA

On June 14, 1775, a small band of patriots took up arms and became the United States Army. They couldn’t have known then...
06/14/2026

On June 14, 1775, a small band of patriots took up arms and became the United States Army. They couldn’t have known then that they were launching a legacy – one built on grit, sacrifice, and unwavering service.

From the frozen camps at Valley Forge to the triumph at Yorktown…
From the heartbreak of Gettysburg to the muddy trenches of Meuse-Argonne…
From the beaches of Normandy to the frozen hills of Korea and the dense jungles of Vietnam…
From Desert Storm’s windswept sands to the mountains of Afghanistan and the streets of Iraq...they’ve stood the watch, fought the fight, and carried the torch of freedom every step of the way.

Today, as the Army marks its 251th birthday, we pause to honor every soldier who has ever worn the uniform. Those who came home – and those who didn’t – are part of the living history of this nation.

Here’s to 251 years of Duty. Honor. Country.
And to the brave men and women who make it possible.
Happy Birthday, U.S. Army. We salute you.

U.S. Army



Photo: Sharrett. Design: Gary Daniels

FLAG DAY | June 14 – During WWII, the American Flag took on a new meaning. Prior to the war, the flag was more commonly ...
06/14/2026

FLAG DAY | June 14 – During WWII, the American Flag took on a new meaning. Prior to the war, the flag was more commonly raised to oppose American involvement in foreign affairs. December 7, 1941, changed all that. Almost overnight the American Flag become America's symbol of her battle against totalitarianism. Posters portraying the flag with bylines like “Give her your best” and “Long may it wave o’er the land of the free” became common.

To the rest of the world, though, the American Flag still didn’t mean much. America was a newcomer to the world stage. In the eyes of our Allies and the Axis alike, America was still an untested nation. Given America's status as an immigrant country, most others viewed America as uncooperative offspring – undisciplined and unwilling to yield to old world traditions of authority and government of their ancestors.

By September 2, 1945, however, the American flag had flown victorious over battlefields in Europe and the Pacific, over the liberation of prisons and concentrations camps, and over the final surrender on the USS Missouri. The American flag came to symbolize a new standard for character, a new bar raised for courage, and a new ideal of freedom for the future.

Today our flag stands as a challenge – a challenge to pursue an uncompromising vision of liberty and to always do what is right. Our flag cannot continue to fly free unless our contributions pay the debt forward that we owe to those who have kept our flag flying free in the past. The flag will always beckon us to celebrate the good times in America and to persevere through the difficult ones. And it will always task us, no matter what the situation, to put character first. How fortunate that makes us as a nation!

Happy Flag Day, America!



WWII ADT had the honor to perform an airborne demonstration at Cannon Air Force Base Wings Over Cannon Airshow on June 6...
06/12/2026

WWII ADT had the honor to perform an airborne demonstration at Cannon Air Force Base Wings Over Cannon Airshow on June 6th. We flew our WWII veteran C-49B Wild Kat to participate in the airshow. We logged seven hours of flight time to and from Cannon and both ways we had to skirt developing weather.

WWII ADT performs the most accurate and authentic WWII airborne demonstration in the world jumping from our WWII veteran aircraft in period correct summer 1944 U.S. Army Airborne M-42 uniforms with round canopy parachutes. The audience witnesses the most accurate representation of a WWII airborne drop that is available today.

Cannon AFB is located eight miles west of Clovis, NM. The base is the headquarters for the 27th Special Operations Wing (27 SOW) and falls under the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). They operate highly specialized aircraft like the AC-130J Ghostrider, MC-130J Commando II, CV-22 Osprey, MQ-9 Reaper and U-28A Draco. Amazing aircraft maintained and operated by the incredible men and women of Cannon Air Force Base.

Thank you for the great airshow, Cannon AFB!

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06/05/2026

Our C-49 Wild Kat is prepped and ready to pull out of the hangar for the flight to Cannon Air Force for the Wings Over Cannon Airshow this weekend. We’ll perform an airborne demonstration, weather permitting. See you at the Airshow!



Our team has a very busy and fun June 6th weekend ahead! We will perform airborne demonstrations at two airshows!We sent...
06/03/2026

Our team has a very busy and fun June 6th weekend ahead! We will perform airborne demonstrations at two airshows!

We sent part of our team back east and the other out west!

We will perform at Mid-Atlantic Air Museum 35th Annual World War II Weekend, in Reading PA, all three days (June 5-7) of the event (Weather Permitting). The WWII Weekend is one of our favorite events to attend and WWII ADT has jumped there many times.

Out west, we will perform at the Wings Over Cannon Airshow, June 6, at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. This will be ADT's first time at this event. The theme of the airshow is ‘Normandy Then and Now’ and honors the legacy of D-Day while showcasing the evolution of America’s airpower from WWII to today. WWII ADT will perform an WWII airborne demonstration jumping from our 1941 C-49B ‘Wild Kat,' weather permitting. To find out more about the Wings Over Cannon Airshow, visit:
https://www.cannon.af.mil/Wings-Over-Cannon-2026/

WWII ADT is fortunate to have the resources, expertise, and airshow qualified jumpers to support two large airshows in one weekend.

See you at the airshows!

Fans of the WW2 Weekend in Reading PA


WWII ADT is just one week away from jumping at Cannon AFB!WWII ADT is honored to perform at the Wings Over Cannon Airsho...
05/29/2026

WWII ADT is just one week away from jumping at Cannon AFB!

WWII ADT is honored to perform at the Wings Over Cannon Airshow, June 6, at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. The theme of the airshow is ‘Normandy Then and Now’ and honors the legacy of D-Day while showcasing the evolution of America’s airpower from WWII to today. WWII ADT will perform a WWII airborne demonstration jumping from our 1941 C-49B ‘Wild Kat.’

The weekend of June 6 is very busy for WWII ADT. Our team is also performing airborne demonstrations at the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s 35th Annual World War II Weekend, June 5-7, in Reading Pennsylvania. WWII ADT is fortunate to have the resources, expertise, and airshow qualified jumpers to support two large airshows in one weekend.

To find out more about the Wings Over Cannon Airshow, visit:
https://www.cannon.af.mil/Wings-Over-Cannon-2026/



In just nine days the WWII ADT will be at Reading!Join us on June 5th, 6th, and 7th as we jump (weather permitting) each...
05/27/2026

In just nine days the WWII ADT will be at Reading!

Join us on June 5th, 6th, and 7th as we jump (weather permitting) each day during the 35th Annual World War II Weekend – A Gathering of Warbirds.

The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's WWII Weekend is one of our favorite events and airshows each year! The WWII ADT has performed at the WWII Weekend many times.

We'll honor our veterans through our authentic airborne demonstrations and static display. Stop by our PX Trailer and say hello while there. See you in Reading!

Fans of the WW2 Weekend in Reading PA



This weekend, we remember the enormous cost of freedom.Memorial Day is not just a long weekend or the start of summer – ...
05/23/2026

This weekend, we remember the enormous cost of freedom.

Memorial Day is not just a long weekend or the start of summer – it is a solemn day of remembrance of the men and women who laid down their lives in service to our nation. From the Revolutionary War to the wars against terrorism, their sacrifice echoes across the 250 years of our great nation.

This weekend, we honor them – the estimated 2.5 million who gave their all for the United States of America since 1775. Let us live in a way that is worthy of the freedom they died to protect.











THANK YOU to the 2,100,000 million Active Duty Service Members in all branches, Reservists, and National Guard. The WWII...
05/16/2026

THANK YOU to the 2,100,000 million Active Duty Service Members in all branches, Reservists, and National Guard. The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team extends its great appreciation to America's Armed Forces.



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