Operation Black Cat IX

Name: Operation Black Cat IX
Start: 2025-10-27T07:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-11-02T13:00:00-04:00
Location: 4015 Reid Street, Palatka, FL, USA, 32177

Schedule

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 am to Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

4015 Reid Street, Palatka, FL, USA, 32177 | Palatka, FL

RCPT-USA and Skydive Palatka proudly wish to honor all paratroopers — past, present, and future. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, a pivotal conflict often called the “Forgotten War,” but never forgotten by those who served or the families who endured its cost. This gathering brings together veterans, first-responders, patriots, and friends and family to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and resilience shown during this critical chapter of history.
Main Aircraft: C-47 Tico Belle
Guest Speaker: TBD
Foreign Jump Wings:
RCPT-USA is honored to host HONDURAN and PERUVIAN Guest Jumpmasters at OBC IX (Friday & Saturday). The $50 foreign wing registration includes the wings and a certificate worth framing. The registration allows us to cover the transportation & lodging of foreign Jumpmasters. This fee does not include parachute rental, your jump/lift ticket, or event registration. OBC IX event registration is separate and required. Students are not authorized to jump with foreign JMs until the completion of their course and are responsible for all additional jump fees.
Freefall: There will be freefall opportunities with Skydive Palatka.
Schedule of Event:
27 October 2025 (Monday) – Jumpmaster refresher by invitation only.
28 October 2025 (Tuesday) - BPC and EAR course begins (0730hrs).
31 October - 2 November 2025 (Friday-Sunday) - Open jump operations with C47.
1 November 2025 (Saturday evening) - Dinner and awards ceremony.
2 November 2025 (Sunday morning) - Water jump into the St. John's River.