"Amputee" or "Disabled" do not mean "Un-able"!

The Pieces of Eight had a simple beginning in the early 70's, when Al Krueger and Chuck Anderson decided that since they were both lower arm amputees, that they should perform the first real "hook-up" in free fall. In the late 70's Al and Chuck met fellow amputees Larry Yohn and Paul Henley and a 4-way amputee jump was made. Over time the group grew, as did the goals. By 1979 it was decided the an 8-way could be performed and the group set out to achieve this goal. It took almost fifteen years to accomplish the 8-way, but by the time it was, the seeds of determination had been sewn. It was decided that the team would continue to attempted larger and larger formations in order to set world records as well as increase public awareness, of amputee abilities.

As with any event that requires it's participants to come from all over the United States and various locations across the globe, there can be a large number of expenses to deal with. In the past years the Team has been fortunate enough to have sponsors that believe in the importance of the message that the Pieces of Eight bring to the public. The message that "Amputee" or "Disabled" do not mean "Un-able"! If you would like to help out by sponsoring the team or would just like more information then please contact Al Krueger at [email protected]

In 1996 the team assembled in Raeford, North Carolina and set the record for the largest amputee formation. It took three days, but the goal of a 12 way formation was achieved. In October of 1997, the team gathered California and set a new record by making a 14 way formation. A fourteen way way completed but was not official due to a technicality involving a miss placed hand grip. This year the team met again once more in North Carolina and set the official record of a 14 way. The Pieces of Eight would like to take the time to thank our sponsors as well as the people that donated their time in order to make the record attempt run smoothly. Here Tom Sanders assists in documenting the team jumps in 1997. Click Here For Links Page

 

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