'On the Beech' - around the world by vintage aeroplane and balloon

Follow the story of Bristol balloonists Phil and Allie Dunnington and their fixed wing team as they will attempt to balloon in places where nobody has ever flown a hot air balloon before! Will Phil - with his world record of 112 countries - bag in some more exotic places? Will 'Betty the Beech' manage the vast distances over Greenland and northern Canada? How will this mixed team work together in continuously changing and challenging situations?

Monday, 19 June 2017

She's arrived in Bristol!

Betty the Beech coming into land Bristol International Airport

This afternoon John - co-piloted by Phil - flew Betty skillfully into Bristol airport (with Simon Wringthon in the control tower, thanks Simon!) where the thirsty bird got refueled and checked so that she is ready for her big departure tomorrow morning!

We are planning to load up the balloon just around 8.30-9.30 with a departure heading North to Wick in Scotland for ca 10-10.30!

If you want to wave us off, come to the little cafe at the South side of the airport! We'll see you there! Keep fingers crossed!