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Retired US Marine pilot illegally under the Eiffel Tower (1984)
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He probably heard the story of the WW2 Bf109 pilot that flew under the Eiffel Tower to escape an American fighter pilot. In 1944, American fighter pilot Captain William Overstreet Jr. chased and shot down a German Messerschmitt Bf 109G under the Eiffel Tower. Overstreet was defending US bombers from the Bf 109, also known as the Berlin Express The two planes engaged in a dogfight that spiraled downward over Paris Overstreet's shots damaged the Bf 109's engine The German pilot chose to fly under the Eiffel Tower to avoid anti-aircraft fire Overstreet followed the Bf 109 under the Eiffel Tower and shot it down
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In 1984, Robert J. Moriarty, a retired US Marine Corps fighter pilot with an impressive 824 combat missions under his belt, made headlines for an audacious and illegal stunt: flying his private aircraft under the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
This is Albert Stalk in the 1980's. He's known as "Eiffel Al" since he was the first person in the world to climb the Eiffel tower without any safety gear on February 16, 1990.
Pilot's view from the cockpit while landing at night
In 1984, a retired US Marine pilot flew a small plane under the Eiffel Tower, a daring stunt that shocked Parisians. The pilot, John Minton, was arrested and fined for the illegal act, which he claimed was a tribute to Charles Lindbergh. The Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889, was initially criticized by some as an eyesore but has since become a global icon. Its height and open structure have made it a tempting target for daredevils, with several unauthorized flights and climbs over the years.
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What a crazy stunt! Awesome! Here’s one where a guy flew under Tower Bridge!
Absolute chad energy. This is the kinda stuff that makes me question if we're living in a simulation - like who wakes up and decides to fly under the Eiffel Tower? That's main character behavior fr
