Monday, December 16, 2013

MANHIGH II - (Simons) -1957-

http://stratocat.com.ar/fichas-e/1957/CBY-19570819.htm

During this flight, Simon's balloon achieved a world's altitude free balloon record of 101,516 feet (30,942 meters). For this achievement, he was awarded a certificate from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale. In 1962 Simons wrote a book about his experience entitled MANHIGH.

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