8.3.2012: Leapfest, celebrating its 30th year, is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute training event and competition. Participants came from around the world to test their skills against some of the world's best paratroopers. There were 20 teams of international paratroopers, including teams from Morocco and South Africa, competing against over 40 teams of paratroopers from the United States military. The paratroopers landed in the field behind West Kingston Elementary School in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Providence Journal video by Kathy Borchers
