Tag: Parachutes and Parachute Jumping

Dorothy Hoffner, Chicago Woman Who Skydived at 104, Dies

Dorothy Hoffner gained international attention for her feat earlier this month, as millions viewed video of her descent and marveled at her sense of adventure.

Plane Carrying Army Parachutists Briefly Alarms Capitol

After the Capitol was evacuated, Nancy Pelosi lashed out at the F.A.A. for its “apparent failure to notify Capitol Police of the preplanned flyover.”