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The Airman Who Fell Without a Parachute and Lived
He jumped from a burning bomber three miles up with no parachute, and walked away. ✈️ #history #war #survival #Shorts
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A gunner falls three miles through the freezing night sky with no parachute at all.
It is March 1944, high over wartime Germany in the dark.
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About this reel
This gripping video recounts Sergeant Nicholas Alkemade's harrowing experience as he plunges from a burning Lancaster bomber in March 1944. Scene by scene, it captures his desperate decision to jump into the dark night sky without a parachute and his miraculous survival after crashing into a German forest. The mood is tense and suspenseful, with detailed descriptions of the fall and Alkemade's injuries. Viewers who appreciate true stories of bravery and survival will find this reel compelling and thought-provoking.
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