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William Hasley

William Hasley is an author, television and pilot writer, screenwriter, actor and producer. He has worked on the television specials, "The Mysterious death of Steve Fossett" for A&E and "Steve Fossett: What Went Wrong," for the Discovery Channel. He is now working on a book about Steve Fossett and his mysterious death.

From the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

When Steve Fossett Became the Magellan of the Skies

Ten years ago, the pioneering adventurer took off in pursuit of a new record in circumnavigation