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Defence Forces member who died in parachute accident remembered as 'a natural leader'

Tributes have been paid to Declan O’Connell, who died yesterday.

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Feb 13th 2023, 1:50 PM

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Wingsuit flier dies in Swiss Alps after jumping from 10,000 feet

Wingsuit flying is done in a special jumpsuit, called a wingsuit, which adds surface area to the human body to enable a significant increase in lift.

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Aug 14th 2013, 8:44 PM