Posted on Dec 30, 2022

‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute

MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute

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SPC Maurice Evans

Posted 2 y ago

Great story Was ask to be a paratrooper but was drafted and would have to take on another year so I declined. Loved flying but was afraid of heights anyway.

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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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That was my problem, too. I eventually found that my fear of heights involved climbing rather than dropping.

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LTC Trent Klug

Posted 2 y ago

Great story of perseverance and personal courage!

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COL Randall C.

Posted 2 y ago

Frankly, I can't think of anything intensely scarier than burning in.

Amazing story of tragedy and recovery. Great read!

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MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.

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Glad you enjoyed it.

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‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute

‘I’m about to die’ — Former Army paratrooper describes surviving a jump with a broken parachute

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