The US Navy Leap Frogs wowed New Yorkers in a skydiving demonstration over Central Park on Thursday, as parachuters dove from 7,500 feet above the Big Apple into the park.
The skydivers jumped from a C-130 military plane, some unfurling the American flag with smoke streams behind them as they plunged toward the ground with the Manhattan skyline and blue skies as a backdrop.
The US Navy Leap Frogs hold an American Flag midair above NYC’s Central Park on Aug. 5, 2021. Christopher Sadowski
Colored smoke trails the skydivers. Christopher Sadowski
Trails of smoke seen during the show. Christopher SadowskiLeap Frogs opened their “Navy” chutes and linked in formation as they floated into the park while dozens of spectators watched in awe.
The US Navy Parachute Team began in 1974 with volunteers agreeing to perform at weekend air shows, the Leap Frogs’ bio states. They were branded “Leap Frogs” in 1974.
The Navy Leap Frogs hold a flag on the way down to Central Park on Aug. 5, 2021. Christopher Sadowski
A crowd of people gathered in Central Park to watch the Navy Leap Frogs. Christopher Sadowski
A skydiver lands with the American Flag. Getty Images
One of the skydivers touching down in Central Park. Christopher Sadowski
The Navy Leap Frogs in Central Park after the jumps. Christopher SadowskiDemonstrators are scheduled Friday and Saturday at Liberty Park and at Lido Beach on Monday, according to the Leap Frogs schedule.
