HALO Jumps From An Antonov AN-2 • Latvia

U.S. Army and Latvian Special Forces practiced high-altitude, low-opening (HALO) jumps in Latvia on 18 June 2020. During a HALO jump, operators free fall from high altitudes (upward from 10,000 feet) before opening their parachutes close to the ground. This technique, pioneered by Green Berets during the Vietnam War, allows for rapid, discreet insertion of special operations forces.

During this exercise, the Special Forces soldiers jumped from a Latvian Air Force Antonov AN-2 transport plane with their counterparts from the Latvian Special Operations Unit. U.S. Special Forces frequently practice airborne operations alongside their Latvian allies.

Video by Robert L Kunzig Navy Public Affairs Support Element East - (Reserve)

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[Unther]

Good old "Aunt Anna" (nickname in Germany für the An-2) :)

[SBCBears]

Once I did a stand-up landing in an MC-1. Illegal, but I was young and dumb.

[AlexvanNoije]

Do they still have these planes. I saw there three of them in 2013 during my visit at Lilvarde

[Ryanboy]

Wait...this same video was posted the other day with a different title??

[edward]

Sounds scary! Isn't it dangerous to land with such heavy equipment? Or taxing for the legs?