Occupation Parachute pioneer | Name Stanley Switlik | |
Born December 4, 1890 ( 1890-12-04 ) Galicia Died March 4, 1981(1981-03-04) (aged 90)
Marathon, Florida, U.S. | ||
Stanley switlik elementary spring fling 2014
Stanley Switlik was a parachute pioneer. Born in 1890 in Galicia, now part of Poland, he immigrated to the United States at 17 years of age. Originally, his company made heavy sewn items such as golf bags and mailbags.
Contents
- Stanley switlik elementary spring fling 2014
- The story of stanley switlik pioneer of marathon florida
- Parachute tower
- Legacy
- References
The story of stanley switlik pioneer of marathon florida
Parachute tower
With his partner George P. Putnam, he built the first parachute training tower in the United States. The first jump from this tower was on June 2, 1935 by Amelia Earhart, who described the experience as "Loads of fun!".
He died of a heart attack in Marathon, Florida on March 4, 1981.
Legacy
The Stanley Switlik Elementary school in Marathon, Florida is named for him, as is the Switlik Elementary School in Jackson, New Jersey.
References
Stanley Switlik Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA