Jean Boulet's Record

Jean Boulet's Record

In 1972, Jean Boulet set the world record for the highest altitude reached in a helicopter, which was 40,280ft. During descent, his engines failed, and he safely landed the helicopter without power, setting another record in the process for the highest unpowered helicopter landing.

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