| Bat-Wing Man Near Death In 4000-Foot Drop | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1522 |
| Catalog #: | 346267 | |
| Clip Number: | 346267-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 009-567-07 | |
| Timecode: | 00:07:13 - 00:08:25 | |
| Location: | Tacoma, Washington | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Misc LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington State TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Parachuting / Skydiving | |
| Description: | Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Bat-Wing Man Near Death In 4000-Foot Drop Tacoma, Washington Tommy Thompson tries a pair of metal soaring wings in imitation of ill-fated Clem Sohn, the daring 'Bat Man' whose faulty 'chute caused his recent death in France. Thompson plunges 4,000 feet and is forced to use his parachute to save his life. | |
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