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by lmm 2020 days ago
That one's not actually true though, e.g. the lowest-altitude formation-flight record currently stands at -422m (over the dead sea).
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In AGL, or above ground level, it's still 0.
Has anyone ever tried to top that?
Well, it wouldn't really be 'topping' it would it?

I don't think its really possible to fly any lower. The dead sea is the lowest place on earth, and -422m is even pushing that as it must have been a very dry season when they did the flight. Unless the dead sea evaporates even lower, flying below -422m is going to be pretty hard.