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Parachutes

Nov 16, 2023
Explore the history and development of parachutes, from ancient legends to modern innovations. Discover Leonardo da Vinci's sketches and the first parachute jumps. Learn about the military applications of parachutes in World War II and the invention of the maneuverable Parafoil.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Origins and Development of Parachuting
03:13 • 2min
3
History and Evolution of Parachutes
05:28 • 4min
4
The Evolution and Military Applications of Parachutes
09:36 • 2min
5
Parachute Maneuverability and Innovations
12:01 • 3min