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Circumnavigation of the globe in a balloon: Fossett crossed the finish line at 13.53 UTC
St. Louis, Usa - After 13 and a half days of flight
At 13,53 UTC, Steve Fossett crossed 116.42.16 east longitude south of Northam, Western Australia, making him the first solo balloonist to circumnavigate the globe. Fossett will continue to fly eastward until finding the optimal landing situation. Fossett took off 13 days and 12 hours ago from Northam and it took him 6 days less than expected to fly round-the-world on his "Bud Light Spirit of Freedom"...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 30561
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency