Australian Defence Force Parachuting School

[2][3] The school relocated to Naval Air Station HMAS Albatross in 1986 and has continued its role there until the present.

[7] High Altitude Parachute Operations (HAPO) is provided from aircraft up to 25,000 feet (7,620 m) descending with oxygen.

[2] The team provides displays around Australia including jumps with flags, smoke and in formation.

[3] The Lockheed C-130 Hercules entered service in 1962 followed by the de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou in 1964 with the Dakota retired.

[3] The school also used Army Pilatus Porter, GAF Nomad and de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter light transport aircraft for freefall only training.