In what city was the first US parachute jump made?

barbs42

March 1, 1912-First parachute jump from an airplane made by Capt. Albert Berry over St. Louis, MO. Apr 22 00, 10:21 AM

zbeckabee

PHOTO CAPTION: "Aviation history again was made over the CIty of Flight on March 1, 1912, when Capt. Albert Berry, right, made the first parachute jump from an airplane. The Benoist biplane, piloted by Tony Jannus. The parachute was carried in the cone-like device in the undercarriage, held in by rubber bands which broke under the weight of the jumper." Great picture on link: http://www.earlyaviators.com/ejannton.htm Jan 31 08, 8:49 PM

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