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Stuntman makes aviation history as first skydiver to land without parachute - FOX 4 News

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Stuntman makes aviation history as first skydiver to land without parachute FOX 4 News HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England -- A stuntman made aviation history Wednesday by becoming the first skydiver in the world to land without using a parachute. Gary Connery, 42, from Oxfordshire, leapt from a helicopter a mile above Henley-on-Thames in southern ... VIDEO: Skydiver Lands Safely Without Parachute From 2400 FeetABC News (blog) Stuntman completes 2400ft skydive without a parachuteTelegraph.co.uk Skydiver first to ditch parachuteNEWS.com.au ITN -Toronto Star all 75 news articles »

Injured Marine flies again thanks to special parachute jump - Chicago Sun-Times

Injured Marine flies again thanks to special parachute jump Chicago Sun-Times BY DIANA KUYPER Sun-Times Media May 22, 2012 6:06PM Marine Sgt. John Peck of Antioch lands during a tandem parachute jump with instructor Steve Boothey of Racine, Wisconsin. Peck was injured while serving in Afghanistan and wore a specially designed ... and more »

Sky high: Skydiving an adrenaline-filled, peaceful experience - Eastern Iowa Life

Sky high: Skydiving an adrenaline-filled, peaceful experience Eastern Iowa Life Skydive Iowa Owner Bruce Kennedy has completed nearly 6000 jumps. The first, he says, was a static jump in the 1970s. During a jump with static line, the parachute is linked to the airplane. The jumper exits the plane under the supervision of a jump ... and more »

National Skydiving Museum Weekend and Hall of Fame Celebration - dropzone.com

National Skydiving Museum Weekend and Hall of Fame Celebration dropzone.com For those looking to share skydiving memories and catch up with old friends, the “Pioneers Lounge” sponsored by Pope Valley Parachute Ranch will serve as reunion headquarters. On Friday evening there will be a BBQ where Bill Newell, Jerry Bird and ...

Skydiving victim wins case - Independent Online

Independent Online

Skydiving victim wins case Independent Online By Sapa A woman injured when she parachuted without the permission of her parents has won her court case against the Witbank Skydiving Club. The High Court in Pretoria found the club was liable for whatever damages Euleine de Kock, 21, ... and more »