American adventurer prepares latest round the world balloon bid

American adventurer Steve Fossett was today putting finishing touches to preparations for his latest attempt to fly a balloon solo around the globe.

American adventurer prepares latest round the world balloon bid
Fri, 03 Aug, 2001 - 10:55

American adventurer Steve Fossett was today putting finishing touches to preparations for his latest attempt to fly a balloon solo around the globe.

Fossettā€™s helium-filled balloon Solo Spirit was being prepared for a scheduled Saturday night inflation and lift off from Northam, 60 miles from the Western Australian capital Perth.

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