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World Service,09 Aug 2023,40 mins

The woman who fell from the sky, part 1

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Tony Osornio’s life has been forever changed by her insatiable passion for jumping from planes. She was born into a conservative family, and decided to marry the first man who asked in order to escape the restrictions of home. Her husband was a Mexican military officer with access to the planes used by elite paratroopers. With his help, Tony would sneak on board too, parachute strapped to her back. She was immediately hooked on the incredible feeling of freedom. Desperate to chase that experience, she decided she needed to join the Mexican army herself, something no woman had done before. Part two of Tony’s story follows in tomorrow’s programme. Presenter: India Rakusen Producer: Louise Morris Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 (Photo: Tony Osornio sky diving Credit: Courtesy of Tony Osornio)

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