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Radio Surrey,6 mins

The man who tested parachutes

Secret Surrey

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Before soldiers could fall from the skies, Charles Agate had to prove they could survive the drop. Authors Andrew Colley and John Neil are at Merstham Primary School, uncovering the story of their former headteacher - the man who tested parachutes. Produced by Simon Furber Image courtesy of the publication 'The Man Who Tested Parachutes'

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