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Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

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By NICK PERRY Associated Press MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — Burt Rutan was alarmed to see the plane he had designed was so loaded with fuel that the wing tips started dragging along the ground as it taxied down the runway. He grabbed the radio to warn the pilot, his older brother Dick Rutan. But Dick never heard the message. Nine days and three minutes later, Dick, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation hi…

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The Guardian

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies aged 85

Rutan, known for smooth flying style, survived having to eject twice from planes and being stranded at north pole

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Man who set aviation milestone flying nonstop around the world dead at 85

Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling

14 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling. A decorated Vietnam War pilot,

15 days ago·United States

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KIFI

Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

15 days ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — Burt Rutan was alarmed to see the plane he had designed was so loaded with fuel that the wing tips started dragging along the ground as […]

15 days ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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National Post

Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) -- Burt Rutan was alarmed to see the plane he had designed was so loaded with fuel that the wing tips started dragging along the ground as it taxied down the runway. He grabbed the radio to warn the pilot, his older brother Dick Rutan. But Dick never heard the message.

15 days ago·Canada

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Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

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Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies aged 85

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies aged 85

Man who set aviation milestone flying nonstop around the world dead at 85

Man who set aviation milestone flying nonstop around the world dead at 85

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

Dick Rutan, who set an aviation milestone when he flew nonstop around the world, is dead at 85

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