MEMBERS of Skydive Netheravon are reaping the awards from plunging into the air after scooping a plethora of trophies and medals.

Over the past few months, village jumpers have been competing against many nationalities in a variety of competitions and have come out on top with the recent haul of ten trophies.

They were won in the CP World Cup in Canada, the International Wingsuit Acrobatics competition in France, the British National Championships and the Armed Forces Parachuting Championships.

Spike Harper has been one of the team's most consistent winners, with four medals to his name.

Jackie Harper, from Army Parachute Association (APA), which operates at Skydive Netheravon, said: “We are delighted with the haul of awards this year.

"Everyone has worked so hard to reach their goals and it just shows that the level of training at the APA is exceptional. We are all very proud of everyone and their achievements – and we definitely need a larger trophy cabinet."

APA is a non-profit organisation that aims to support both able and disabled servicemen and woman to continue jumping.