Skydiver Lee Sims. Ready for jump

Creator

Bob Bain

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Identifier

20124717

Description

First diver to hit the silk Saturday was Lee (Buddy) Sims of 2801 Whitmore, who jumped at 3000 feet, then fell free 10 seconds before pulling the ripcord. Sims, a member of the local club, landed 153 feet from the target-not a bad accomplishment considering the brisk wind.

Archival Date

1958-12-27

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-198

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Skydivers