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Balloon. FAI: "53rd Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett"

Geneva, Switzerland - That this year sees the participation of 16 gas-balloon teams from 8 Nations

The “53rd Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett”, the famous international FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) aeronautical race, was launched Saturday evening from the Vessy Sports Center in Geneva (Switzerland). 16 gas-balloon teams from 8 Nations participate in this race which started with a dramatic night-launch in perfect weather conditions. All balloons are tracked from the Competi...

fra/pec - 1109023
Rome, Italy, 09/08/2009 14:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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