LEAPED FIVE MILES DOWN. —Attendants carry the French parachute jumper Denois from a field near Paris, after he made a successful parachute jump from 30,000 feet. His suit resembled that of a deep-sea diver, to pro tect him against changes in atmospheric pressure. Future stratosphere passengers may wear similar suits. Tests were made by the Air Ministry.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 48, 27 February 1939, Page 3
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57LEAPED FIVE MILES DOWN.—Attendants carry the French parachute jumper Denois from a field near Paris, after he made a successful parachute jump from 30,000 feet. His suit resembled that of a deep-sea diver, to pro tect him against changes in atmospheric pressure. Future stratosphere passengers may wear similar suits. Tests were made by the Air Ministry. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 48, 27 February 1939, Page 3
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