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FusionMan crosses English Channel on his wings


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September 29, 2008
Swiss-professional pilot Yves Rossy has successfully completed an amazing challenge, becoming the first man to fly across the English Channel from Calais, France to Dover, UK, using a home-made, single, jet-powered wing.

Image: Swiss professional pilot Yves Rossy flies with jet-fuel powered wings strapped to his back.

Photographs: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

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