Daredevil Willard Blain Jumps From Bridge, 16 Set Record

In 1929, Mr. Willard Blaine achieved a remarkable leap off the George Washington Bridge, considered a fantastic feat at the time. That same year, 16 jumpers, including a daring woman, set a new record by leaping from a single airplane. Observers believed these feats were unmatched until the onset of World War Two.

What year was the leap off the George Washington Bridge considered a fantastic feat?

How many jumpers participated in the massive leap from a single airplane?

What was established as a brand new record with the drop mentioned in the text?

What did observers of that year believe about the incomparable feat?

What major event is mentioned that could change the perception of the feat?