EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 9 MIN
How the first round-the-world hot air balloon flight was achieved
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Travelling around the world by balloon sounds fun, but is much harder than it seems. The first successful non-stop journey was done in the 90’s, and is the subject of a new documentary called ‘The Balloonists’.Joining Seán to discuss is Pilot Brian Jones, who was on this journey.Image: TIFF
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