European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 10, 1963, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Taking a sky d i in e a b to my the Center of the while Crois on the ground for below closest Man to Center Wini. Probably no sport separates the men from the boys quicker than sky diving the Novice can jump to a conclusion whether the thrill of floating on High or for him or not on hit first Outing. Sport parachuting not Only demands Cool skill but the ultimate in self Confidence be cause a sky diver h literally on his own from packing his Chut to touchdown. The easy air of jumpers chocking their gear while await ing a lift aloft almost convinces the uninitiated that there s not much to leaping from air planes. Peering Down from the open door of a hell copter hovering at 4,000 ft., however May easily alter your Point of View. Always carrying an extra Chute for emergency and practising a strict safety code Veteran sky divers count their jumps in the hundreds. A defense department approved pastime for . Servicemen and women sky diving clubs Are mushrooming around the world with 15 american military groups in Europe alone. In 1959, there were Only 2,000 sport parachutists in the United states last year american sky diving clubs boasted 40,000 members. To the sky diving Buff Para Chuting for sheer fun provides a lift unsurpassed. Herb Scott Jib no ii by Ted Rohdes poll be see i fore Parachute can collapse judge capt Philip Merrick has Lavier s Point of Impact marked. ,10, 1963 the stars and stripes Page 13