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Girl is Human Cannonball

1975 , Knebworth (Hertfordshire)

Cat no. 122130

Anglia Television news report from Knebworth House where human cannonball Mary Connors completes her latest daredevil stunt.

Human Cannonball Mary Connors' usual costume is an all-in-one padded jumpsuit, causing some to speculate that this daredevil woman is really a man in disguise. To set the record straight, and not one to turn down a challenge, 22 year old Mary attempts the stunt in her underwear. Catapulted through the air, Mary loses her bra en route from cannon to catching net, proving she really is all-woman, and winning her £25 bet. For Anglia Television news, reporter Chris Young interviews Mary Connors following the stunt at Knebworth House.

Keywords

Stunts; Sexism; Danger

Background Information

Mary Connors' previous daredevil endeavours include being fired from a cannon across the River Avon in Bristol in August 1974. Sadly, Mary failed to break the English distance record for a Human Cannonball, making several attempts but each time falling short and landing in the water not the safety net.

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Girl is Human Cannonball

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