American balloonist Steve Fossett
American balloonist Steve Fossett for his valiant attempt to break the last remaining major aviation record--to fly nonstop around the world in a balloon. Although two other teams attempted the feat, none succeeded, but Fossett, who flew solo and in the least technically advanced balloon, broke...
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