70K high

[Galen Burden]

Sweet, I thought I would share, fasten your seat belt for a fantastic ride.



This video is a once in a lifetime experience for a British civilian, James May, getting a flight in a U-2 spy plane at 70,000 ft., an altitude which constitutes space.

Please note at the take-off the assist wheels on the outer edges of the wings, which drop off upon take-off. The wings are so long that they need temporary support until lift-off. What is not shown is at the landing the plane actually slows enough that two guys are actually able to grab the wing tips and put those assist wheels back on.



James May is the host of the car show Top Gear on BBC shown throughout Europe at 9:00 pm Sunday night originating in Belgium.



This is a high-quality film clip and is 10 minutes long. EXCELLENT!



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http://www.wimp.com/breathtakingfootage/

 

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[OLE442]

You beat me to the link Josh!nline:



Really neat video...thanks for sharing gbb! :supercool:

 

[user 66225]

figured someone was gonna do it eventually...



cool video :banana:



edit, didn't realize how close you were to out-linking me

 

[robert broere]

that was cool.

 

[Mrlunchbox]

Incredible! Brought a tear to my eye... I would love to see the magnificent beauty from that high up in person. I too would be at a loss for words. Thank you for sharing!! :supercool:

 

[Blac Trac]

Way Cool! Thanks for sharing