With its 114.2-foot wingspan and single jet engine, the Virgin Atlantic Global Flyer and pilot Steve Fossett descend toward Dulles Airport during its last flight before arriving at its new home, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on May 23, 2006 in Chantilly, Va. Fossett also swam the English Channel, placed 47th in the Iditarod dog sled race and participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans car race.
(Photo: GETTY IMAGES/Chip Somodevilla)
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