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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National

Balloonist Stephane Rousson and his pedal-powered airship

Balloonist Stephane Rousson
Stephane Rousson prepares his pedal-powered airship for launch Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty
Balloonist Stephane Rousson
A member of the public (r) helps Rousson to launch Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty
Balloonist Stephane Rousson
Rousson takes off from Hythe beach Photograph: Gareth Fuller/Press Association
Balloonist Stephane Rousson
Stephane Rousson pedals his inflated blimp away from Hythe beach Photograph: Gareth Fuller/Press Association
Balloonist Stephane Rousson
Rousson pedals out towards the Channel Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty
Balloonist Stephane Rousson
Rousson continues his flight over the Channel Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty
Balloonist Stephane Rousson
Rousson dips into the sea Photograph: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty
Balloonist Stephane Rousson
Rousson arrives in Calais, France, after having to abandon his latest attempt to cross the Channel in a pedal-powered airship Photograph: Philippe Huguen/AFP
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