Swiss 'Fusion Man' Flies Over the Alps With Jet-Propelled Wings


	Swiss 'Fusion Man' Flies Over the Alps With Jet-Propelled Wings

michellezm

5-15-2008 2:45 AM

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5-15-2008 2:41 PM

carrerinyes

Must be fun!

5-15-2008 3:53 PM

alanocu

Michelle, I was looking at entire set of photos taken of Yves on his descent down from the Alps...via Life in the Fast Lane..thought you might like to see them:
http://www.lifeinthefastlane.ca/daredevil-jet-man-flies-over-swiss-alps/offbeat-news

5-16-2008 5:01 AM

michellezm

Alan, I've run out of superlatives. That link is beyond fantastic. This flying apparatus is one of the most exciting and extraordinary things I've ever seen. That link is so good, you ought to make a separate clip of it. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Hugs and more hugs.

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