Paratrooper Swetich Sets US Jump Record with 223
John W. Swetich, 32, of Dalton Montana, shattered the US single day parachute jump record with 223 jumps in a dawn to night spree at Sandrock Airport Waynetieville NC. He surpassed the 105 jumps by Juan Itate of Buenos Aires set in 1950 and aimed for 150 before wind delays halted him.
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Wayetieville
N.C
Dalton
Mont
United States
John W. Swetich
U. S
82D Airborne Division
Sioux City
Fort Bragg
Juan Itate
Buenos Aires
Sandrock
Swetich
Sweitch
If its so good why dont you take it and TJ eat your lamb
A brief exchange echoes a boast and a taunt as one speaker challenges another to prove a claim while poking fun at a third party. The remark blends bravado with playful kitchen banter in a casual, humorous tone.
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DU Pont
Duco
Record Jump Highlighted By Airport Manager Swetch Flight
Months to get in shape for the gruelling effort recounts Clyde Woodle, manager of the airport, who flew Swetch on the first jump and the record jump.
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Clyde Woodle
Paratrooper Swetich Eyes Record Jump Feats
The article profiles sergeant Swetich, a 1941 para trooper who served with U S and Chinese divisions in World War II. He reflects on a final leap and his plan to delay the pull of the ripcord for a longer free fall, with a target around 40 000 feet, while Miss Mary Conk praises his achievement. The piece notes his passion for high altitude jumps and his sister-like support from fans.
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Mary Conk
Greensboro
N.C
Swetich
U. S
O.K
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