In case you're interested in the real history of Eilmer of Malmsbury, a Benedectine monk who fashioned a pair of wings and attempted to fly, circa 11th century. He reportedly "glided for a few seconds" before crashing into the River Avon. www.onverticality.com/blog/eilmer-...

Eilmer of Malmesbury, The Flying Monk — On Verticality

Pictured above is Eilmer of Malmesbury, an English Benedictine monk who lived sometime in the early 11th century. He is best known for an alleged attempt at human flight, which marks one of the earl...

I was just going to comment how much I love Malmsbury Abby and the flying monk (as well as the lady who baited a caged tiger)