Franz Reichelt
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Franz Reichelt, also known as Frantz Reichelt or François Reichelt, was an Austro-Hungarian-born French tailor, inventor and parachuting pioneer, now sometimes referred to as the Flying Tailor. He is remembered for jumping to his death from the Eiffel Tower while testing a wearab
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Accidental death of Austrian-born French tailor and inventor Franz Reichelt (1879-1912), by jumping from the Eiffel Tower while testing a wearable parachute of his own design, Illustration from French newspaper Le Petit Journal, February 18, 1912, Pr
Franz Reichelt, -04.12.1912+, tailor, parachute constructor, Reichelt wearing the parachute he designed, date unknown, probably 1910, photo: Meurisse
On This Day: Franz Reichelt filmed jumping to his death from Eiffel Tower in first ever parachute suit test
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