http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Alkemade
This RAF guy fell a mere 5.5 km and walked away with just a sprained ankle.
His fall was broken by pine trees and snow. So there you have it. If you find yourself in a similar situation, aim for the trees. 
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"Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill
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