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At 84, a Swiss retiree made his dream come true: skydiving at an altitude of 7,000 meters, in Haute-Savoie. The 13 Heures accompanied him in his exploit.
At 84, Franck is no longer afraid of anything. This Swiss retiree set himself a crazy challenge: to parachute at an altitude of 7,000 meters, in Haute-Savoie. A flight at such a height requires a long preparation. It takes almost an hour to inspect all of Frank’s equipment. A few minutes before takeoff, the retiree does not lose his sense of humor. “We’re leaving for the moon“, he jokes.
8,000 meters for his 85th birthday
Then, it’s time for a dizzying descent. 1 min 30 free fall at 280 km/h. The mischievous Franck has set himself a new challenge for his 85th birthday, jumping to 8,000 meters this time. A great thrill that still costs 3,000 and 5,000 euros.