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Gorgeous Photos of the Amazing Zero-Fuel Aircraft Solar Impulse 2 Over Cairo

The penultimate leg of this futuristic, clean energy aircraft's journey ended in Cairo, but not before a little sight-seeing at the Pyramids.

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13/07/2016 11:25
Just before finishing its tour around the world, fuel-less aircraft Solar Impulse 2 stopped in Cairo this morning, but not before the pilot swung by the Pyramids to take some of the most breathtaking shots Instagram has seen in a minute. 
 
The Swiss-built Solar Impulse, powered entirely by solar power, has been circumnavigating the globe since it departed from Abu Dhabi, where it will return at the conclusion of its 16-month 36,000 km journey. 
 
Check out the choice Instagrams below and try to convince your friends a UFO came back to check on the Pyramids. 
 
 
 

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