| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | EI-ANP |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Omega 56 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Omega 56 |
| Aircraft Version: | Omega 56 |
| C/n (msn): | 05 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Nottingham / Wollaton Park [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Nottingham Festival 1971 |
| Photo Date: | 17 July 1971 |
| Photo by: | Mick Bajcar |
| Photo ID: | 39178 |
| Photo Comment |
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Before balloonists started using petrol driven fans, someone, nicknamed 'Cremation Charlie' had to stand inside using a stick to hold the fabric up as the buners were used to heat it. When he could no longer stand the heat, the burner was turned off and he got out, Dave Hooper from the Dublin Balloon Club is seen here in that dangerous role at Wollaton Park. Thanks to Robin Macey for the information This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 5 February 2018, and has since been viewed 137 times. |