Thrill of the Jump

Betsey van Halderen, for the first in her life, jumps from a plane

One brave Quesnel civilian parachuted for the first time with the Canadian Forces Skyhawks during SkyFest 2015. Betsy Van Halderen climbed aboard the jump plane and leaped out in tandem with one of the Skyhawks for the thrill of her life. She landed safely and was vibrating with excitement claiming she should have done this years ago.

One brave Quesnel civilian parachuted for the first time with the Canadian Forces Skyhawks during SkyFest 2015. Betsy Van Halderen climbed aboard the jump plane and leaped out in tandem with one of the Skyhawks for the thrill of her life. She landed safely and was vibrating with excitement claiming she should have done this years ago.

One brave Quesnel civilian parachuted for the first time with the Canadian Forces Skyhawks during SkyFest 2015. Betsy Van Halderen climbed aboard the jump plane and leaped out in tandem with one of the Skyhawks for the thrill of her life. She landed safely and was vibrating with excitement claiming she should have done this years ago.

Quesnel Cariboo Observer