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Death Jump - Eiffel Tower (1912)

Franz Reichelt shows off his new parachute by leaping to his death.

New Bird Man Takes Over From Brother (1961)

French parachutist tests new flying suit in which his brother fell to his death.

Don't "Bird" The "Bird-Man"! (1932)

French inventor gets colleagues to push his 'crash proof aeroplane' off a cliff - with predictable results.

Another Bird-Man Gerard Masselin Dies (1963)

Masselin in bird-man outfit before take off, in the air and men trying to revive him.

Bird Man (1955)

Bird man, Leo Valetin, plans to leap from a plane wearing a pair of wings - he doesn't jump.

Bird Man At Hanworth (1936)

Clem Sohn prepares to fly from his aeroplane with wings attached to his flying suit. Hanworth, London. Soundtrack missing.

People In The News (1950)

Duke & Duchess of Windsor - Birdman leaps from plane - Wedding of Hirohito's daughter.

Leo Valentine Bird Man AKA Bird Man (1955)

Various shots of a stunt man donning parachute and "wings" and strapping himself to a light aircraft; air to air shots "Bird Man" does not jump.

Birdmen! (1940)

Geoffrey Richardson does some stunts in his glider.

Picture Curiosities (1920)

Compilation of stunt footage and "curiosities" - unusual people, Hollywood extras etc.