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Michel Fournier misses the free-fall record

Saskatchewan , Canada - The forth attempt has failed

The 4th attempt of Michel Fournier to set a new free-fall record has ended today at North Battleford airport, in Canadian region of Saskatchewan. The 64 ex-military pilot, aimed to reach stratosphere at 40000m on an aerostatic balloon, then he would dive to the ground, breaking 4 records at the same time: the fastest and longest free fall, the highest parachute jump and the highest balloon flight. His...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1090145
Rome, Italy, 05/27/2008 18:14
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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