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In short. Episode 217, Virgin Challenger / [produced by Switch International].

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Format:
Video
Contributor:
Switch International, production company.
Series:
Academic Video Online
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Lindstrand, Per.
Branson, Richard.
Ballooning.
Voyages around the world.
Genre:
Short films.
Documentary films.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (3 minutes)
Place of Publication:
Derry, NH : Chip Taylor Communications, 2011.
Language Note:
In English.
System Details:
video file
Summary:
Episode 217 - Virgin Challenger: Early in 1997 a group of engineers were putting the finishing touches to unique craft designed by Swedish aeronautical engineer Per Lindstand. The team funded by entrepreneur and adventurer Richard Branson were in Morocco preparing for the launch of a hybrid helium hot air balloon that they hoped would fly around the world.
Notes:
Title from resource description page (viewed May 14, 2019).
"A lesson on almost everything".
OCLC:
1104051560

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