Parachute Training Center: Edwards AFB Jump Tower

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Parachute Training Center: Edwards AFB Jump Tower
Six Flags Great Adventure
Location Jackson, New Jersey, USA
Coordinates 40°08′18″N 74°26′19″W / 40.138463001184874°N 74.43853061246783°W / 40.138463001184874; -74.43853061246783
Status Defunct
Operated June 1983 to 2022
Six Flags St. Louis
Location Eureka, Missouri, USA
Operated 1978 to 1982
Statistics
Manufacturer Intamin
Product Parachute Tower
Type
Capacity 2-3 per gondola
Hourly capacity 1280
Area 27 feet × 27 feet
Height 250 feet
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Parachute Training Center: Edwards AFB Jump Tower was a Paratower built by Swiss manufacturer Intamin previously located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, USA.

History

The ride first opened at Six Flags St. Louis in 1978. It was removed in 1982 and relocated to Six Flags Great Adventure in 1983.[1] The ride closed after the end of the 2022 season.

References

  1. "Parachuter's Perch". GreatAdventureHistory.


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