See Joseph Kittinger. Even as a kid I remember being fascinated by this photo. Imagine stepping off a platform at 102,800 feet.Michel Fournier is attempting to break Kittinger's record, but it just isn't the same. Fournier is relying upon the latest technology, while Kittinger was literally taking a leap of faith. He went where no man had gone before, and with very primitive gear. With that said, I hope that Fournier succeeds and brings back lots of cool video.
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I hope Casey attempts the same record...
... without a parachute.
I've always thought there should be a movie about Joseph Kittinger and what he did. Hopefully the new guy will inspire someone to do just that. And "Balls of Steel" would be an excellent movie title, although it probably wouldn't happen.
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