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Stuntman in no parachute jump - ITV News

Stuntman in no parachute jump ITV News by Hannah Costigan - last updated Wed 23 May 2012 The stuntman and wingsuit expert will attempt a world first - a wingsuit flight and landing without a parachute. Flying just using his wingsuit, Gary Connery will drop 1.4km out of a helicopter, ... and more »

Banksy art of 'Parachuting Rat' gets exterminated in Australia - New York Daily News

New York Daily News

Banksy art of 'Parachuting Rat' gets exterminated in Australia New York Daily News Workers drilling through a wall smashed through a picture of the “Parachuting Rat” that was painted on the brickwork outside. The workers were laying pipes for a new cafe, ABC News Australia reported. The work was painted in the late 1990s, ... Builder in Australia drills through $50000 Banksy pieceLos Angeles Times Exterminated! Banksy's 'Parachuting Rat' destroyed in Australia after builder ...Mirror.co.uk Banksy's 'Parachuting Rat' accidentally ruined by Australian builderThe Independent Brisbane Times -ArtLyst -The Guardian all 20 news articles »

95-year-old skydives on his birthday - Shelby Township Source Newspapers

95-year-old skydives on his birthday Shelby Township Source Newspapers “At about 6000 feet, the instructor will pull the parachute and they'll parachute the second mile.” Lisa Schlosser said free-falling usually takes about 40 seconds, and parachuting the second mile takes between four and six minutes. and more »

Pioneer parachutist honored for lifetime of 'firsts' - Bonner County Daily Bee

Pioneer parachutist honored for lifetime of 'firsts' Bonner County Daily Bee At 85, she is about to be inducted into the National Skydiving Museum Hall of Fame for being part of the first-place 1962 American women's team at the World Sport Parachuting Championships, as well as in honor of the 623 jumps she has made.

Great leap of faith - This Is Hampshire

Great leap of faith This Is Hampshire It has booked the whole of Netheravon Airfield, home of the Army Parachuting Association, to allow stout-hearted team members to experience freefall parachuting from 13000 feet. A total of 75 staff have agreed to take the plunge on May 25. and more »