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flag Canadian soldier Benjamin Barrett, a Skyhawks team rigger, performed at an air show after two years of elite skydiving service.

flag Benjamin Barrett, a Kingston native and Canadian Armed Forces member, has served two years with the elite Skyhawks parachute team, completing over 800 jumps, including 600 with the team. flag As a rigger, he ensures parachute safety and trains others, requiring rigorous qualifications and 50 jumps. flag He performed a “three stag drag” formation at the September 20, 2025, Wheels on the Runway air show. flag The team trains intensely, including a five-week California camp with eight jumps daily, and must pass fitness tests. flag Skyhawks execute complex maneuvers like barrel rolls and butterfly turns at 6,000 feet using hop-and-pop jumps for immediate formation building. flag Barrett says representing Canada through skydiving fulfills a lifelong dream, blending his passion with military service.

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