Franz Reichelt's final flight

Uploaded on Dec 05, 2008 / 13785 views / 41069 impressions / 9 comments

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Franz Reichelt's first and only test of his overcoat/parachute, optimistically from the Eiffel Tower.

As near as I can figure, the french translates as:

"As if he had sensed the horrible fate that awaited, the unfortunate inventor hesitated...

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Franz Reichelt's first and only test of his overcoat/parachute, optimistically from the Eiffel Tower.

As near as I can figure, the french translates as:

"As if he had sensed the horrible fate that awaited, the unfortunate inventor hesitated extensively before launching out into the void."

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  • not
  • reichelt
  • fall
  • franz
  • flying
  • parachute

9 comments

1. hyperdad 0:24

Jan 15, 2009

You're standing on a chair which is on a table, and this still seems like a good idea?

2. hyperdad 0:34

Jan 15, 2009

Preflight by ground crew is complete.

3. hyperdad 0:50

Jan 15, 2009

Cameraman optimistically positions Reichelt at the far right of the frame.

4. hyperdad 1:04

Jan 15, 2009

He knows this is a bad idea.

5. hyperdad 1:19

Jan 15, 2009

Nooooooooooo!

6. hyperdad 1:32

Jan 15, 2009

That's just cold.

7. gross2010

Apr 24, 2011

nice video!

8. download4fun

Jul 12, 2011

nice video

9. Heinrich

Feb 03, 2012

As an inventor he sucked ..brave feller though !

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