Spanky Spangler is a daredevil and theartical stunt man who currently claims to hold the world record distance for a jump performed in an automobile at 328 feet (100 meters). The most common stunt that he performs is jumping off a platform or hot air balloon over 150 feet in the air into an air bag on the ground. Another notable Spangler stunt is a successful jump over the Rio Grande in a rocket powered truck. Prior to becoming a stunt man, Spangler was a Green beret in the United States Army, claiming to be the youngest ever green beret. Stunt man and stunt woman redirect here. ... A world record is the best performance in a certain discipline, usually a sports event. ... Hot air balloon in flight Hot air balloons are the oldest successful human carrying flight technology, dating back to the Montgolfier brothers invention in Annonay, France in 1783. ... RÃo Bravo redirects here. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The United States Army is the largest branch of the armed forces of the United States. ...
But seconds later, Spangler was on his feet, basking in the adoration of the spectators.
A decorated veteran who served as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War, Spangler is dedicating this tour to the men and women in the Armed Forces and the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Spanky is on a mission to convey the beauty of freedom to the world through death-defying acts, he said.
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