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Flying Machine of Doom from the Eiffel Tower!

Jul 4, 2009
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Early adventurers tried many attempts to create interesting flying machines.  Australian tailor Franz Reichelt tried to create a parachute like overcoat which it’s wearer could gently land on the ground.  On February 4th, 1912 from the first deck of the Eiffel Tower (which is 60 meters / 90 feet above street level) he went to demonstrate his invention.  Unfortunately he didn’t succeed and media cameras recorded him falling to his doom!

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