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Jerry Bird

International Skydiving Hall of Fame

Jerry Bird

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One of the most famous pioneering relative work skydivers in the sport's history, synonymous with large free fall formations.
Participated in the first 10-Man star.
Member of the FS World Champion 8-Way Team, Mirror Image.
Awarded FAI's Leonardo da Vinci Parachuting Diploma to recognize his accomplishments.
Inducted: 2010 Country: United States
Class Of 2010
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In the early days of relative work (now called formation skydiving), no name was more synonymous with large freefall formations than Jerry Bird, D-3299. In 1967, over Taft, California, Bird participated in the first 10-man star. Bird was a founding member of the skydiving club Arvin Good Guys and later formed the 10-man teams Jerry Bird’s All-Stars and the Columbine Turkey Farm. His teams captured several national titles and four world titles. He was also a member of the Formation Skydiving World Champion USA 8-Way Team, Mirror Image.  In 1983, the FAI awarded Bird the Leonardo da Vinci Parachuting Diploma to recognize his accomplishments; he was only the second American skydiver to receive this honor. Bird currently lives in Florida.

 

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