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JOE KITTINGER

79, on Michel Fournier’s failed attempt to parachute off a giant helium balloon about 25 miles above Earth — Kittinger holds the world’s free fall record
Wednesday, May. 28, 2008

Open quoteI had my fingers crossed for him. The poor guy has worked all these years, spent all this money. I feel sorry for him. I really do. Close quote

  • JOE KITTINGER
  • 79, on Michel Fournier's failed attempt to parachute off a giant helium balloon about 25 miles above Earth — Kittinger holds the world's free-fall record
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