Abass Ibn Firnas
Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Legend has it Ibn Firnas jumped from a cliff with feathers attached to his arms and legs.
Over a thousand years ago, legend has it that Moorish pioneer Abass Ibn Firnas jumped from a cliff with feathers attached to his arms and legs. A modern day wing suit flyer recreates the feat using modern technology, with a spectacular flight.
Abass Ibn Firnas
Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
Over a thousand years ago, legend has it that Moorish pioneer Abass Ibn Firnas jumped from a cliff with feathers attached to his arms and legs. A modern day wing suit flyer recreates the feat using modern technology, with a spectacular flight.
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