US Navy cadet jumps from blimp in New Jersey in 1937; Mario Fargion's parachute gets caught on plane in 1954

US Navy cadet jumps from blimp in New Jersey in 1937; Mario Fargion's parachute gets caught on plane in 1954

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The video discusses the evolution of parachuting, starting with military training where officers had to perform mass jumps from blimps before graduating. It highlights the military's role in nurturing parachute innovation and the subsequent advancements in sport parachuting. The video also addresses the risks involved, illustrated by an incident during an Italian competition where a parachutist's chute got caught on a plane's tail, leaving him dangling for several minutes before freeing himself.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What happened to the jumper when his chute fouled on the plane's tail?

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How long did the jumper dangle before he could shake himself loose?

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