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Dayton Commemorates 50th Anniversary of First Parachute Jump
Dayton marks the 50th anniversary of Leslie L. Irvin's 1919 parachute jump at McCook Field now Kettering Park. A 2 p.m. program by the U S Parachute Association and Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce includes precision jumps and demonstrations. Irvin founded Irvin Industries and created the Caterpillar Club.
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