Vesna Vulovic: The Woman who feel from the Sky
In 1972, a plane exploded mid-air over Czechoslovakia, breaking apart at 33,000 feet. All 27 people on board were killed - except one. That one was Vesna Vulović, a 22-year-old Yugoslav flight attendant, who somehow survived the fall without a parachute.Her body was discovered among the wreckage, critically injured but alive. How did she survive when no one else did? Was it pure luck, a quirk of physics, or something more? And what became of her afterwards? This episode uncovers the astonishing survival of Vesna Vulović, the Guinness World Record holder for the highest fall without a parachute, and a woman whose life after the accident was as extraordinary as the event itself.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-monday-night-revue--4921180/support.Don't miss an episode - follow, comment, like, and share!Connect with me on social media @themondaynightrevue or email at themondaynightrevue@gmail.com.Explore our podcast merch: Shop HereSupport the show: Buy Me a CoffeeDiscover curated reads: BookshopFor ad-free episodes, minisodes, and exclusive perks, join us on Patreon: Support on PatreonWritten and edited by Corinna Harrod with Holly Clarke. Artwork by Jessica Holmes.Music: "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington (1928).
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In 1972, a plane exploded mid-air over Czechoslovakia, breaking apart at 33,000 feet. All 27 people on board were killed - except one. That one was Vesna Vulović, a 22-year-old Yugoslav flight attendant, who somehow survived the fall without a parachute.Her body was discovered among the wreckage, critically injured but alive. How did she survive when no one else did? Was it pure luck, a quirk of physics, or something more? And what became of her afterwards? This episode uncovers the astonishing ...