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Explorer II Stratosphere Flight Sets Record Altitude
National Geographic Society and Army Air Corps crews soared to over 73 000 feet in Explorer II, the largest free balloon ever built, breaking prior marks. Captains Stevens and Anderson led the ascent, with a nine foot magnesium gondola carrying three men and science gear.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
National Geographic — Society
Army Air Corps
Albert W.stevens
Orvil Anderson
T. G. W. Settle
Navy
Chester Fordney
Marine Corps
National Geographic Army Air Corps
Earth
National Geographic Army
Antarctic
United States