Last week, Round Canopy Parachute Team conducted Operation Black Cat. This was an event designed to honor Airborne troops of the past. Although many notable Veterans showed up, the show was stolen by Jim “Pee-Wee” Martin.
Martin, 99, was a member of G Company / 506th PIR / 101st Airborne Division in WWII. He jumped into Normandy on June 6, 1944. As well as Operation Market Garden later that year. However, 76 years later, he is still hanging his knees in the breeze. The Airborne legend made the following statement on his Facebook:
“Getting to ride in and jump from a “Huey” was an unexpected thrill. My son David served with the 101st ABD in Vietnam. I have a better understanding of some of what he saw and felt after riding in a Huey. A wonderful connection. This helicopter was restored and is maintained by The Friends of Army Aviation. My sincere thanks go out to them for allowing me to have this experience. Go to friendsofarmyaviation.org for more information and to lend your support. My thanks also go out to the members of the Round Canopy Parachute Team-USA (https://rcptusa.org) for their invitation to attend this event. Much more about the RCPT-USA is coming soon.
God bless ya Jim! And may He also bless those that go in harm’s way every day.
From one Vet to another, Well Done.
Where do you sign up served with 82d, 173d, SFTG, AND Would love to go jumping again. At 72 and living a stones throw where I served twice. Came to realize how much I miss jumping. Can be reached at cmb_mike67@socsntel.net
Check out Round Canopy Parachute Team! We linked them in the article or look for them on google.
Cannot afford the 5,000 is there gifting programs, or scholarships available please let me know
Mike”Doc” Kacer
Cmb_mike67@socsntel.net