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Back to EpisodesReflection: Archibald Hoxsey, born on this day - October 15 | Ep 104
Episode 703
Published 13 hours ago
Description
An achievement counts before you surpass it. Hoxsey had already flown higher than anyone, reaching 11,474 feet, and Pasadena was preparing a float in his honour. Five days after setting that record, he died trying for another, two days before he was due to ride the float.