A Narrow Escape

A Narrow Escape - Soaring over the Gulf of Mexico off the shores of Galveston, Texas, a powered parachutist prepares to land near the scene that nearly claimed the life of one of his brethren. (photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Bendet)

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POWERED PARACHUTIST

Published Feb. 9, 2011
By Retired Maj. Dean Cherer

Via e-mail -- I saw the on-line article about the near drowning of the powered parachutist in Galveston, Texas ("A Narrow Escape," July/August 2010 cover story). I am extremely pleased to see this fine work.