The Serbian Flag in the American Sky: Dimitrije Fulfilled His Dream, and Says He's Just Getting Started
When Dimitrije Dadić, as a young soldier of the famous 63rd Paratrooper Brigade, first stepped into the void in 1995, he probably didn't suspect that three decades later he would become the man connecting two nations and two states at an altitude of several thousand meters.
TL;DR
- Dimitrije Dadić, a Serbian paratrooper based in Arizona, has successfully flown the Serbian flag during parachute jumps in the USA.
- He is a highly experienced paratrooper, with over 12,000 jumps, and a member of the elite Fastrax demo team that performs at major American events.
- The initiative to fly the Serbian flag required extensive approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and adherence to strict aviation protocols.
- The Serbian flag, custom-made from special parachute material, was flown alongside an identical American flag to symbolize equality and connection between the two nations.
- Dadić aims to promote a positive image of Serbs and Serbia in America and plans to compete in the World Championships under the Serbian flag.
- He also intends to participate in Serbian cultural events and commemorations of historical events like Operation Halijard.