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Professional skydivers complete first wingsuit flight through Tower Bridge

Published: 12 May 2024 at 15:49

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Red Bull skydivers Marco Furst, 33, and Marco Waltenspiel, 39, completed the first wingsuit flight through Tower Bridge, reaching speeds of up to 153mph and performing a complex manoeuvre known as a "flare". The Austrian skydivers have completed over 22,000 jumps and trained extensively for the challenge, with the bridge being closed specifically for the jump. Wingsuit flying allows horizontal gliding at high speeds before landing with a parachute. The flight lasted 45 seconds, covering a distance of 1.2 kilometres.

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The Sun

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Tower Bridge: Red Bull skydivers complete wingsuit flight

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