U.S.A.—Old Roman military catapults inspired Walter Bura, of New Jersey, to construct this device which he believes will become a new sport. By means of released springs he is thrown high into the air to land on water. He uses a board to protect himself from friction as he flies off the inclined piano.
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Evening Star, Issue 23373, 16 September 1939, Page 7
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54U.S.A.—Old Roman military catapults inspired Walter Bura, of New Jersey, to construct this device which he believes will become a new sport. By means of released springs he is thrown high into the air to land on water. He uses a board to protect himself from friction as he flies off the inclined piano. Evening Star, Issue 23373, 16 September 1939, Page 7
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