Joseph William Kittinger II (born July 27, 1928) is a former Command Pilot and career military officer in the United States Air Force. He is most famous for his participation in Project Manhigh and Project Excelsior, holding the records for having the highest, fastest and longest skydive[1] and as being the first man to make a solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in a gas balloon. Serving as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War, he was shot down and spent 11 months in a North Vietnamese prison.


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I saw this on either the History Channel or Military Channel, I can't remember which. Fascinating story. Must have been the coolest free fall ever.

Thanks for posting this.

Anytime a guy can break the speed of sound with his body, you have to take your hat off to him!

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Originally posted by Smokin Joe:
Anytime a guy can break the speed of sound with his body, you have to take your hat off to him!