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English: An automatic camera captures Capt. (later Col.) Joseph Kittinger just as he stepped from the balloon-supported Excelsior gondola on August 16, 1960, at an altitude of 102,800 feet (31,300 m).
Deutsch: Joseph Kittinger springt aus 31.300 m aus seinem Ballon. Er stellt dabei einen neuen Weltrekord auf.
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 le record du monde détenu jusqu'en 2012 (battu par Félix Baumgartner).
Italiano: Lancio con il paracadute di Joseph Kittinger da un'altezza di 31 300 metri, l'attuale record del mondo.
Date Taken on 16 August 1960
Soorce http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/Photos.aspx?igphoto=2000572287
Author U.S. Air Force/Volkmar Wentzel

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current14:04, 9 Januar 2009Thumbnail fer version aes o 14:04, 9 Januar 20091,417 × 1,800 (584 KB)DiliffAttempt at restoration - removed dust specks and scratches
07:37, 14 December 2006Thumbnail fer version aes o 07:37, 14 December 20061,417 × 1,800 (318 KB)Sagqs== Summary == {{Information |Description=Joseph Kittinger's record-breaking skydive |Source=http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet_media.asp?fsID=1114 |Date=16 Aug 1960 |Author=US Air Force |Permission=Public Domain |other_versions= }} [[C

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