[Hadrian (OP)]

Special forces to use strap-on 'Batwings' Daily Mail 6th June 2006

Elite special forces troops being dropped behind enemy lines on covert missions are to ditch their traditional parachutes in favour of strap-on stealth wings.

The lightweight carbon fibre mono-wings will allow them to jump from high altitudes and then glide 120 miles or more before landing - making them almost impossible to spot, as their aircraft can avoid flying anywhere near the target.

Full story:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=389357&in_page_id=1770

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Gad! I read about this in a scienc fiction novel ~30 years ago. Leonardo would be proud if he were still around - vindicated!



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[Hadrian (OP)]

Yea it is very cool. I have done some Hand Gliding, Paragliding and Micro Light Flying in the past. I love to try this!!!

 

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