Channel Crossing In A Pedal Powered Balloon

A member of the public (L) helps Balloonist Stephane Rousson prepare his pedal powered airship for launch on September 28, 2008 in Hythe, England. Amateur pilot Rousson failed in an earlier attempt to make the 34-mile (55km) journey across the English Chanel in a pedal powered airship. His journey over one of the world's busiest shipping lanes could take up to eight hours. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stephane Rousson

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