GlobalFlyer Flight

GlobalFlyer Flight

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The GlobalFlyer takes off from the Salina Municipal Airport, Feb. 28, 2005. Besides the solo nonstop record, Fossett was attempting to break seven other aviation records, including the longest flight by a jet aircraft.

Author: CBS News Staff

Credit: AP

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