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Solar Impulse attempts intercontinental flight

(Agencies) Updated: 2012-05-24 17:00
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Solar Impulse attempts intercontinental flight

Solar Impulse project president and pilot Bertrand Piccard (L) and CEO and pilot Andre Borschberg talks before take off at Payerne airport May 24, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]
Solar Impulse attempts intercontinental flight

Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter (L) gestures near Solar Impulse project president and pilot Bertrand Piccard (R) and CEO and pilot Andre Borschberg before take off at Payerne airport May 24, 2012. [Photo/Agencies]

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