Steve Fossett

The carbon fiber-reinforced craft was designed and built by Burt Rutan (left) and financed in part by billionaire and Fossett friend, Sir Richard Branson (center).
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The carbon fiber-reinforced Global Flyer was designed and built by Burt Rutan (left) and financed in part by billionaire and Fossett friend, Sir Richard Branson (center).

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