Franz Reichelt’s Death Jump off the Eiffel Tower (1912) | British Pathé

Franz Reichelt jumps off the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France wearing a crazy homemade parachute contraption and tragically falls to his death in this archive footage from February 4th, 1912. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: #BritishPathé #History #Paris #Tragedy #EiffelTower #France License This Film: (FILM ID:) Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: See the Original Reel with Canister Notes in the British Pathé Film Archive Here: Franz Reichelt jumps off the Eiffel Tower : On 4th February 1912, wearing a crazy homemade parachute contraption Reichelt hovers on the brink for a while having doubts before suddenly jumping to his death. A crowd watches from below including most of the Parisien