SALINA, Kan. – Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett on Thursday became the first person to fly around the world solo without stopping or refueling, safely touching down in his custom-built plane 67 hours after taking off. … The project was financed by Virgin Atlantic founder Sir Richard Branson, a longtime friend and fellow adventurer.
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