Lew Sanborn

Lewis B. Sanborn (born: July 10, 1930 Cleveland, Ohio) is an early developer of the freefall method of skydiving who along with Jacques-André Istel helped popularize sport parachuting in the United States.[1] He is considered by many to be a pioneer and legend in the sport.[1] In 1959, Sanborn and Istel co-founded Parachutes Incorporated, the first commercial parachuting center in the United States.[2] An accomplished pilot, member of the United States Army’s 82nd Airborne Division from 1948 to 1952, national skydiving champion in 1954 and 1959 and hall of fame skydiver (introductory class 2010)[2] He continues to jump on a regular basis and is still very active in the skydiving community.

References

  1. 1 2 "Lew Sanborn". ParachuteHistory.com. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 http://skydivingmuseum.org/hall-of-fame-inductees/2010-hall-of-fame-inductees/
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