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Description	English: Joseph Kittinger's record-breaking skydive from 102,800 feet (31,300 m) Español: Joseph Kittinger salta desde 31.300 m, el record mundial de salto en paracaidas Français : Saut en parachute de Joseph Kittinger d'une hauteur de 31 300 m, constituant l'actuel record du monde.
Source	http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet_media.asp?fsID=1114
Date	16 Aug 1960
Author	US Air Force
Permission (Reusing this image)	Public Domain

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