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TransAtlantic Balloon crossing

Old 21st Jul 2023, 13:48
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Wow, they could have put it down at Gander! Tracked right over....
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Old 21st Jul 2023, 13:54
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Glad to learn that both are safe. Can the problem be resolved and another attempt made ? Can any details of the issue be shared ?
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Old 21st Jul 2023, 16:09
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Sorry that they needed to abandon their attempt but, with "Free Life" in mind, a good decision and hopefully another try later...
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Old 22nd Jul 2023, 02:40
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"Balloonists safe after scratching transatlantic-crossing bid in Newfoundland"

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-b...land-1.6913506
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