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High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) is a method of delivering paratroopers, equipment, and supplies from a high altitude via free-fall parachute. It is also known as Military Free Fall (MFF).

The parachutist opens his parachute at a low altitude after free-falling from high altitudes between 15,000 feet (4,600 m) and 35,000 feet (11,000 m).

In the UK MFF developed from sports parachuting from the late 1950s onwards and a full explanation of its genesis can be read in the Joint Services Free Fall Trials Team (JSFTT) section.

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JSFTT members prepare for tail gate freefall exit from an Argosy, 1966
JSFTT members prepare for tail gate freefall exit from an Argosy, 1966
A Portuguese Pathfinder rigged for a HALO jump, Tancos 2009.
A Portuguese Pathfinder rigged for a HALO jump, Tancos 2009.
Pathfinder performing a 'frog' exit from the side door of a C130
Pathfinder performing a 'frog' exit from the side door of a C130
Tom Blakey exiting a C130, California, 2009.
Tom Blakey exiting a C130, California, 2009.
HALO Exit with TAP & full equipment
HALO Exit with TAP & full equipment
First jumps with GQ360 on Salisbury Plain 1985
First jumps with GQ360 on Salisbury Plain 1985
A Pathfinder undertaking a HALO jump, California, 2009.
A Pathfinder undertaking a HALO jump, California, 2009.
Members of Pathfinder Platoon on an RAF Hercules during HALO sortie 1985
Members of Pathfinder Platoon on an RAF Hercules during HALO sortie 1985
JSFTT members connect to a portable oxygen console onboard an Argosy, 1966
JSFTT members connect to a portable oxygen console onboard an Argosy, 1966
JSFTT members connect to a portable oxygen console onboard an Argosy, 1966
JSFTT members connect to a portable oxygen console onboard an Argosy, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from an Argosy, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from an Argosy, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from an Argosy, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from an Argosy, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from an Argosy, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from an Argosy, 1966
Pathfinders prepare to exit from a C130 Hercules on a HALO jump, 2005.
Pathfinders prepare to exit from a C130 Hercules on a HALO jump, 2005.
A member of the JSFTT in freefall over England, 1966
A member of the JSFTT in freefall over England, 1966
JSFTT members on board an Argosy, 1966
JSFTT members on board an Argosy, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from a Beverley, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from a Beverley, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from a Beverley, 1966
Joint Services Freefall Trials Team exit from a Beverley, 1966
The Pathfinder display at Airborne Assault, November 2012.
The Pathfinder display at Airborne Assault, November 2012.
Major Mike Heerey adjusts the portable oxygen console on board an Argosy, 1966
Major Mike Heerey adjusts the portable oxygen console on board an Argosy, 1966
Red Devil flying the 2000 sq ft flag!
Red Devil flying the 2000 sq ft flag!
Russ Bishop and Ian Taylor, Patrols C Coy, 2 PARA, 1980.
Russ Bishop and Ian Taylor, Patrols C Coy, 2 PARA, 1980.
Russ Bishop and Ian Taylor. preparing to jump, C Coy, 2 PARA, 1980.
Russ Bishop and Ian Taylor. preparing to jump, C Coy, 2 PARA, 1980.
Pathfinder jumping from a Hercules on a HALO jump, c2008.
Pathfinder jumping from a Hercules on a HALO jump, c2008.

Solo photos

Sgt Tom Blakey prior to a HALO jump, date unknown.
Sgt Tom Blakey prior to a HALO jump, date unknown.
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