The Jump of Franz Reichelt from the Eiffel Tower

1912

Franz Reichelt, a French tailor, inventor and pioneer of parachuting who is now sometimes referred to as the Flying Tailor, is famous for jumping off the Eiffel Tower to test his own parachute.

Contributed by OldPik on January 6, 2025

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The Jump of Franz Reichelt from the Eiffel Tower
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