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The Gossamer Albatross human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr
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The Gossamer Albatross human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr
The Gossamer Albatross human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr Paul B MacCready (right). On June 12, 1979 it completed the first successful human-powered aircraft crossing of the English Channel to win the second Kremer prize of £ 100, 000.
Bryan Allen, 26, (left) pedaled and piloted the aircraft across the channel. The two men are seen here at the American Embassy in London with the plane.
Circa : June 1979
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