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Aerodyne Releases Service Bulletin

Members who jump Aerodyne ICON containers and group member drop zones should be aware of the service bulletin that Aerodyne released on April 30. This service bulletin mandates a change to the AAD...
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May 1997
Joe Jennings
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May 1997

Cover

Freefall photographer Joe Jennings, D-13033, gets this once-in-a-lifetime shot of AFF student George Bush checking his altitude over Yuma, Arizona.  Reserve-side jumpmaster Andy Serrano keeps a close watch.  A full report begins on page 20.

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