davidlayne 5 #1 August 8, 2005 Any members of the 7th Army Parachute Team lurk this site? 7th. Army Parachute Team, Bad Krueznach, Germany. 1968-1973.I don't care how many skydives you've got, until you stepped into complete darkness at 800' wearing 95 lbs of equipment and 42 lbs of parachute, son you are still a leg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,271 #2 August 8, 2005 A VERY old jump buddy of mine (back in the day) by the name of Ray Lowe was on the 7th Army Team back about then. His email address is: [email protected] Did you know him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DENNISA 0 #3 August 9, 2005 Not on the team, but a sport jumper in the 509th in 72 &73. Knew a few of the guys. Sam Alston is in Atlanta area not jumping, Beezy Shaw can put you in touch with him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kjh62 0 #4 September 3, 2005 Hi, I was over there in the early 70 as a dependent, I remember the team but only 3 come to mind at the time, Waters he is retired near FT.Bragg, Fisher retired in Indiana,one of the members i can not remember the name he joined the golden knights and was killed in that bad plane crash with all the knights on them. and I also remember Calahan he was on Fr. Bragg around the 80s dont know where he is now. Hope that helps. Also if you know of a web sit about the 7th army parachute team please let me know. My e-mail [email protected] thank youQuote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davidlayne 5 #5 September 4, 2005 Mike Wasley was the name of the ex 7th Army Team Member killed in the Golden Knights crash. Cal Callahan lives in Texas, his son is a current Golden Knight.I don't care how many skydives you've got, until you stepped into complete darkness at 800' wearing 95 lbs of equipment and 42 lbs of parachute, son you are still a leg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ahdz 0 #6 September 12, 2005 I've got a bunch of stuff on the 7th Army Parachute Team's attendance at the Scottish Championships in the 60's. If you want to see it just let me know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,314 #7 September 12, 2005 I love those routines. Baton pass under (round) canopy diamond track around the intentional cutaway Now THOSE are real men Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites racerman 0 #8 October 21, 2005 I used to jump with a jumper by the name of David Layne while I lived in Alabama. That's not you is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dsweeney 0 #9 November 2, 2005 It's great to see that some of you old buzzards are still around. I helped form the team in 1966. I still have copies of the original brochure that we handed out to spectators and the original pennant. Any of the original members, like Callahan, still around? Denne Sweeney Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #10 November 23, 2005 QuoteMike Wasley was the name of the ex 7th Army Team Member killed in the Golden Knights crash. Cal Callahan lives in Texas, his son is a current Golden Knight. Actually, Cal's son Shaun is now a member of the USASOC Parachute Team "The Black Daggers" on Fort Bragg. He left the USAPT about a year ago. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cal1938 0 #11 August 29, 2013 Cal signing in. Living in Virginia and RETIRED! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cal1938 0 #12 August 29, 2013 I am still around living in Springfield VA and Retire. How about you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jjdev 0 #13 February 9, 2015 David, are you still around and kicking? Haven't seen you for about 10 years when I used to travel down to your parts on business. Trying to remember when we were on the team together. When was it, 71 - end of 73 when it disbanded? I think we raised just a little "hell" together...... Jeff Devon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jjdev 0 #14 February 9, 2015 Jeff Devon signing in. Living in Reno, NV and loving every minute of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davidlayne 5 #15 February 13, 2015 Yes Jeff, still around.I don't care how many skydives you've got, until you stepped into complete darkness at 800' wearing 95 lbs of equipment and 42 lbs of parachute, son you are still a leg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jjdev 0 #16 December 13, 2018 David, let me know if you get this. My email:[email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davidlayne 5 #17 February 27, 2019 Got it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Enginerd 1 #18 November 2, 2020 I dont know if any of the members of the "Challengers" are still hanging around this topic or not. I am the son-in-law of Hershel Fisher and have been doing some looking into the team for his daughter and wife. For those that knew Hershel I regret to inform you that he completed his final mission here on earth on Monday October 26th 2020. Obituary He spoke often of the time he spent with the team throughout Europe and beyond. Through the years that I have known him I have met several of the old team, Dan "Willie" Williams, Bill Waters, and Roy Peak. I have found many old photos of the team at various competitions let me know if anyone is interested in seeing them. Michael Smith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davidlayne 5 #19 November 8, 2020 As a team mate of Hershel I am sorry to hear of his death. I would indeed like to see the photographs. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davidlayne 5 #20 November 8, 2020 7th Army Parachute Team at Bad Kreuznach, Hershel front row, 5th from right. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davidlayne 5 #21 November 8, 2020 Team training Avian Italy. Hershel's VW. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites KensanWas 1 #22 November 24, 2020 On 11/2/2020 at 9:46 AM, Enginerd said: I dont know if any of the members of the "Challengers" are still hanging around this topic or not. I am the son-in-law of Hershel Fisher and have been doing some looking into the team for his daughter and wife. For those that knew Hershel I regret to inform you that he completed his final mission here on earth on Monday October 26th 2020. Obituary He spoke often of the time he spent with the team throughout Europe and beyond. Through the years that I have known him I have met several of the old team, Dan "Willie" Williams, Bill Waters, and Roy Peak. I have found many old photos of the team at various competitions let me know if anyone is interested in seeing them. Michael Smith Hi Michael, Sorry for the loss of Hershel Fisher. My name is Kenneth and my father was Michael Wasley, 7th Army Parachute Team with Fisher. I am in search of any photos that you may have. Some of the photos posted by others where taken by father, he did the photography, rigger and competitor. It is my understanding that my Dad made the log book covers. Please let me know the best way to contact you. Blue Skies! Kenneth Wasley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Enginerd 1 #23 July 13, 2021 Sorry for the delay, had to get several slides converted to digital. The back of the attached photo reads, "Lowe or Howe or Long", Wasley, Fisher and Capt "Mike" after 3rd round, Innsbruck '71 I have upload several other photos from various shows to the link below. Sorry for the quality they were poorly stored slides. Still going through boxes and boxes of pictures and slides. I will add to the Album as I find more. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ijscTwomwK3Pq5ou5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JerryBaumchen 1,271 #24 July 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Enginerd said: Sorry for the delay, had to get several slides converted to digital. The back of the attached photo reads, "Lowe or Howe or Long", Wasley, Fisher and Capt "Mike" after 3rd round, Innsbruck '71 I have upload several other photos from various shows to the link below. Sorry for the quality they were poorly stored slides. Still going through boxes and boxes of pictures and slides. I will add to the Album as I find more. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ijscTwomwK3Pq5ou5 Hi Engenerd, Definitely Ray Lowe on the left in your photo. I'm known him since the mid-60's. In fact, I'm the one who wrote to him & told about the 7th Army Team looking for jumpers. He contacted them & the rest is history. Jerry Baumchen 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davidlayne 5 #25 August 20, 2021 Capt Mike was Mike McPherson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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davidlayne 5 #5 September 4, 2005 Mike Wasley was the name of the ex 7th Army Team Member killed in the Golden Knights crash. Cal Callahan lives in Texas, his son is a current Golden Knight.I don't care how many skydives you've got, until you stepped into complete darkness at 800' wearing 95 lbs of equipment and 42 lbs of parachute, son you are still a leg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahdz 0 #6 September 12, 2005 I've got a bunch of stuff on the 7th Army Parachute Team's attendance at the Scottish Championships in the 60's. If you want to see it just let me know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,314 #7 September 12, 2005 I love those routines. Baton pass under (round) canopy diamond track around the intentional cutaway Now THOSE are real men Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racerman 0 #8 October 21, 2005 I used to jump with a jumper by the name of David Layne while I lived in Alabama. That's not you is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsweeney 0 #9 November 2, 2005 It's great to see that some of you old buzzards are still around. I helped form the team in 1966. I still have copies of the original brochure that we handed out to spectators and the original pennant. Any of the original members, like Callahan, still around? Denne Sweeney Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #10 November 23, 2005 QuoteMike Wasley was the name of the ex 7th Army Team Member killed in the Golden Knights crash. Cal Callahan lives in Texas, his son is a current Golden Knight. Actually, Cal's son Shaun is now a member of the USASOC Parachute Team "The Black Daggers" on Fort Bragg. He left the USAPT about a year ago. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal1938 0 #11 August 29, 2013 Cal signing in. Living in Virginia and RETIRED! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal1938 0 #12 August 29, 2013 I am still around living in Springfield VA and Retire. How about you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjdev 0 #13 February 9, 2015 David, are you still around and kicking? Haven't seen you for about 10 years when I used to travel down to your parts on business. Trying to remember when we were on the team together. When was it, 71 - end of 73 when it disbanded? I think we raised just a little "hell" together...... Jeff Devon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjdev 0 #14 February 9, 2015 Jeff Devon signing in. Living in Reno, NV and loving every minute of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidlayne 5 #15 February 13, 2015 Yes Jeff, still around.I don't care how many skydives you've got, until you stepped into complete darkness at 800' wearing 95 lbs of equipment and 42 lbs of parachute, son you are still a leg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jjdev 0 #16 December 13, 2018 David, let me know if you get this. My email:[email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enginerd 1 #18 November 2, 2020 I dont know if any of the members of the "Challengers" are still hanging around this topic or not. I am the son-in-law of Hershel Fisher and have been doing some looking into the team for his daughter and wife. For those that knew Hershel I regret to inform you that he completed his final mission here on earth on Monday October 26th 2020. Obituary He spoke often of the time he spent with the team throughout Europe and beyond. Through the years that I have known him I have met several of the old team, Dan "Willie" Williams, Bill Waters, and Roy Peak. I have found many old photos of the team at various competitions let me know if anyone is interested in seeing them. Michael Smith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidlayne 5 #19 November 8, 2020 As a team mate of Hershel I am sorry to hear of his death. I would indeed like to see the photographs. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidlayne 5 #20 November 8, 2020 7th Army Parachute Team at Bad Kreuznach, Hershel front row, 5th from right. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidlayne 5 #21 November 8, 2020 Team training Avian Italy. Hershel's VW. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KensanWas 1 #22 November 24, 2020 On 11/2/2020 at 9:46 AM, Enginerd said: I dont know if any of the members of the "Challengers" are still hanging around this topic or not. I am the son-in-law of Hershel Fisher and have been doing some looking into the team for his daughter and wife. For those that knew Hershel I regret to inform you that he completed his final mission here on earth on Monday October 26th 2020. Obituary He spoke often of the time he spent with the team throughout Europe and beyond. Through the years that I have known him I have met several of the old team, Dan "Willie" Williams, Bill Waters, and Roy Peak. I have found many old photos of the team at various competitions let me know if anyone is interested in seeing them. Michael Smith Hi Michael, Sorry for the loss of Hershel Fisher. My name is Kenneth and my father was Michael Wasley, 7th Army Parachute Team with Fisher. I am in search of any photos that you may have. Some of the photos posted by others where taken by father, he did the photography, rigger and competitor. It is my understanding that my Dad made the log book covers. Please let me know the best way to contact you. Blue Skies! Kenneth Wasley 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enginerd 1 #23 July 13, 2021 Sorry for the delay, had to get several slides converted to digital. The back of the attached photo reads, "Lowe or Howe or Long", Wasley, Fisher and Capt "Mike" after 3rd round, Innsbruck '71 I have upload several other photos from various shows to the link below. Sorry for the quality they were poorly stored slides. Still going through boxes and boxes of pictures and slides. I will add to the Album as I find more. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ijscTwomwK3Pq5ou5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,271 #24 July 14, 2021 4 hours ago, Enginerd said: Sorry for the delay, had to get several slides converted to digital. The back of the attached photo reads, "Lowe or Howe or Long", Wasley, Fisher and Capt "Mike" after 3rd round, Innsbruck '71 I have upload several other photos from various shows to the link below. Sorry for the quality they were poorly stored slides. Still going through boxes and boxes of pictures and slides. I will add to the Album as I find more. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ijscTwomwK3Pq5ou5 Hi Engenerd, Definitely Ray Lowe on the left in your photo. I'm known him since the mid-60's. In fact, I'm the one who wrote to him & told about the 7th Army Team looking for jumpers. He contacted them & the rest is history. Jerry Baumchen 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidlayne 5 #25 August 20, 2021 Capt Mike was Mike McPherson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
