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Franz Reichelt - Feb 4. 1912

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Feb 3, 2012, 3:33 PM
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It happened a 100 years ago

Franz Reicheld (1879-1912)

The Jump

Krip (Student)

Feb 3, 2012, 4:06 PM
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Very interesting.

When he was sstanding on top of the chair by the rail I was telling myself I hope there's water below.
Cool

But then I've been to the Eiffel tower there's no water there Crazy

. Well maybe there was in 1912, but the dude died in 1912 Pirate

In a very sad way Franz did use a dummy for the jump. Unsure

Format thanks for that page in history, 100 yr's ago today. Cool

airtwardo (D License)

Feb 3, 2012, 4:32 PM
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ACME Wing-Suits Inc. Cool

Love how they measure the impact crater!! Pirate

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Feb 3, 2012, 4:39 PM
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I'm telling you, this guy wore a bra on his balls!
My guess is that cameras were crucial element for him deciding to jump in before dummy. Unimpressed

Respect... and learning.

chuckakers (D 10855)

Feb 4, 2012, 6:53 AM
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Well now, that was stupid.

councilman24 (D 8631)

Feb 4, 2012, 4:59 PM
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Measuring the divot is definitely harsh. Unimpressed

I thought it would work better than it did.

airtwardo (D License)

Feb 4, 2012, 8:43 PM
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I thought it would work better than it did.

My guess..so did HE! Wink

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Feb 4, 2012, 8:51 PM
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It may have happened a century ago, but watching that, I kept wanting to yell at him "DON'T Jump!" Crazy

wartload

Feb 6, 2012, 7:42 AM
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How do you say in French, "Hey ... hold my beer and watch THIS!"

jimartle

Feb 6, 2012, 5:17 PM
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Hé… la prise ma bière et observent CECI

RobertMBlevins

Feb 6, 2012, 7:34 PM
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Another entry to the Darwin Awards by Northcutt.

It does remind me of Wile E. Coyote and the wingsuit by Acme.

Quote:

"Up...and awaaaay!"

Not.

oldwomanc6 (No License)

Feb 6, 2012, 9:18 PM
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Another entry to the Darwin Awards by Northcutt.

It does remind me of Wile E. Coyote and the wingsuit by Acme.

Quote:

"Up...and awaaaay!"

Not.

Skydivers, may have, and probably did cringe, but that, there is funny. EOS

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