American Military Parachutes From Blimp, Italian Snags On Biplane

American Military Parachutes From Blimp, Italian Snags On Biplane

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The video discusses the rigorous training military officers undergo, including mass jumps from blimps, as part of their graduation requirements. It also highlights the evolution of sport jumping, emphasizing the increased risks involved, such as a dangerous 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

Describe the incident involving the jumper in the Italian competition.

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

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