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Six parachutists — three with primarily red parachutes, three with mostly yellow — connect midair, forming a circle with their canopies.

The Hex

The U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, and the British Army's Red Devils Parachute Display Team complete the world’s first six-way downplane formation — The Hex — during the Armed Forces Parachute Championships in Netheravon, England, July 18, 2025. Developed over two years and perfected through joint training, the high-speed, hexagon configuration maneuver demanded extreme precision, coordination and teamwork and showcased elite canopy piloting and the power of international military collaboration.

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