That scene in saving private ryan when the captain is talking on a small portable radio (ok was about the size of a shoe box), seen it on several other movies, i Believe it had a range of a couple of miles. was that fantasy too?
As for the people in chutes that go all the way to the ground, is it really that common? I only ask because I see one maybe once a month, if that. If it happens rarely, then why make a big deal out of it?
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