U.S. Skydivers Reclaim World Record from Libya with Daring Flag Jump

A team of elite U.S. skydivers has reclaimed a world record from Libya. They achieved this by flying a massive American flag in freefall during a jump on December 7th, known as Pearl Harbor Day. The event, organized by the veteran-founded group "Flags of Freedom," set the new record for the largest flag flown in freefall. The jump took place over Perris Valley, California. The record was previously held by a Libyan team. The American team specifically chose Pearl Harbor Day for the attempt. This date marks the 1941 attack that brought the United States into World War II. The successful jump involved precise formation flying. The skydivers deployed the 2,500-square-foot flag at over 10,000 feet. They then stabilized it for the required time to meet the official record criteria. Organizers stated the event honored both U.S. history and the spirit of competition. The record is now pending official verification by Guinness World Records.