1st Parachute escape from aircraft...
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 21, 1922
- Test pilot Harold R. Harris
- 1st ever airplane escape w/ parachute
- McCurtain, Oklahoma
- Coal mine explosion disaster
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Aviator for First Time in Flying History Saves Himself by Leap With a Parachute" Harris is known as the first airman to safely escape an aircraft by "bailing out" using a free-fall parachute.
Page 2 has one column headings that include: "EIGHT ARE KILLED IN MINE EXPLOSION" "Gas Blast Traps Thirteen in McCurtain (Okla.) Coal Mine--Four Are Rescued" and more. (see)
Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
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