MacCready Gossamer Albatross

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The Gossamer Albatross is a human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Paul B. MacCready's company AeroVironment. On June 12, 1979, it completed a successful crossing of the English Channel to win the second Kremer prize worth £100,000 (equivalent to £492,000 in 2025).

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