Precision Parachutists— A French parachutist. Sam Chasak, claimed last week that he had beaten the world record for precision jumping held by Russia, when he landed about 75ft from the painted target on the ground from a height of 24,900 ft. —Paris, July 12.
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Press, Volume XCII, Issue 27710, 14 July 1955, Page 16
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