Adventurer’s flight of fancy earns Fossett place in history

STEVE FOSSETT’S latest adventure gives the millionaire yet another aviation record, adding to the many he holds as a balloonist, pilot and sailor.

Yesterday, Fossett became the first person to fly around the world solo without stopping or refuelling - 67 hours and 23,000 miles after taking off in his experimental jet.

“That was something I wanted to do for a long time, a major ambition,” a jubilant Fossett said after emerging from the custom-built GlobalFlyer.