Daredevils - Stunts
Dec. 04, 1970 - Birdman's River Flight Attempt Fails: Birdman Walter Cornelius, a 161/2-stone Latvian wrestler and strongman, wearing a pair of wings made of canvas and balsa wood, yesterday attempted to fly over the River Nene, from the top of a 35ft-high supermarket in Peterborough. But instead, he plummeted straight into the river. Afterwards he said: I shall double the span of the wings to 20 feet and try again next month. Photo shows Birdman Walter Cornelius runs up for the take-off yesterday
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Afterwards Attempted Balsa Birdman Cornelius Fails Instead Latvian Nene Peterborough Runs Shall Span Strongman Supermarket Take-off Wrestler
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