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These are the incredible images which capture the breathtaking views of two paragliders as they sailed into the record books with a 204-mile flight record.

High fliers Jon Hunt and Nick Greece sailed at speeds of up to 40mph and more than 18,000ft high for seven hours over some of the most remote terrain in America.

Taking in stunning sights such as the Red Desert and numerous mountain ranges across Wyoming, USA, they had to carry everything from oxygen to food and flight computers.

The thrill-seekers needed to carefully manoeuvre the route to avoid landing in   …  Great pictures and more

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