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Parachute Pioneers to Present Danger and Modern Use
The account recalls John Hampton’s 1837 parachute leap from a balloon and his safe descent after the craft exploded. It links early trials to today’s widespread parachute use in warfare, noting Russia’s training and Nazi deployment in Holland and Crete, and Britain's invasion preparedness. A teaser offers a free illustrated leaflet.
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Robert Cocking
England
Garnerin
John Hampton
Hampton
Cocking
Russia
Holland
Great Britain
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