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The Canadian Forces parachute team, the SkyHawks, is kicking off its 2016 season at the March Air Reserve Base Airshow in California on April 16 and 17, according to the Canadian Forces. The SkyHawks was established in 1971. During the last 45 years, members have performed at more than 5000 venues in Canada and the United States and interacted with over 75 million spectators. The SkyHawks has been based out of Trenton, Ontario, for nearly 20 years and is part of the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre.

The team is made up of 16 Canadian Forces members with a wide range of military experience.

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More from the CF news release:

This year, The SkyHawks will perform at over 30 venues, including air shows, sporting events, and festivals across Canada and the United States. In the coming weeks, a complete schedule of performances will be posted on The SkyHawks’ Facebook page and website.

The SkyHawks is Canada’s only military parachute demonstration team and is comprised of regular and reserve force members from across the Canadian Armed Forces.