Flying round the world in a balloon was the last great aeronautical challenge. Then in March 1999 Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones set off from Switzerland in the Breitling Orbiter 3 and 20 days and 29,000 miles later landed in Egypt finally completing the journey where so many others had failed.This book tells the remarkable story of how the balloon was developed and how the balloonists dealt with the horrendous problems they faced on the way round. They explain what life was like in a tiny gondola in freezing temperatures at up to 35,000 feet. It is a gripping adventure tale that will fascinate all who read it.
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Piccard is a Swiss psychiatrist who was the pilot in all three Breitling Orbiter attempts. Jones was responsible for the construction of the gondola and flight systems of the balloon. He was the co-pilot in the Breitling Orbiter 3.
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Softcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Risse; Gebogener Buchrücken. They could no longer be the first to climb Everest, reach the North and South Poles, sail around the globe, but they could be the first to fly around the world in a balloon - and they were. Written by the pilots, this is the account of their epic success. They describe the difficulties they faced and overcame during this feat of endurance. Artikel-Nr. b7fe4f86-7004-4466-92fa-a8573833c13e
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR004378935
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Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition Thus. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Artikel-Nr. 51543284-20
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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.55. Artikel-Nr. G0747264430I5N00
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.55. Artikel-Nr. G0747264430I3N00
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Anbieter: Booksalvation, Manchester, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Standard. Outline:- They could no longer be the first to climb Everest; reach the North and South Poles; sail around the globe; but they could be the first to fly around the world in a balloon - and they were. Written by the pilots; this is the account of their epic success. They describe the difficulties they faced and overcame during this feat of endurance.-> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is Headline The date of this copy is 2000 booksalvation have grade it as Very Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK. Book. Artikel-Nr. 9780747264439AA4081
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Anbieter: Le-Livre, SABLONS, Frankreich
Couverture souple. Zustand: bon. RO60145409: 2000. In-12. Broché. Etat passable, Coins frottés, Dos satisfaisant, Papier jauni. 438 pages. Texte en anglais. Envoi de Bertrand Piccard en page de faux titre. Nombreuses rousseurs. Nombreuses planches de photos et illustrations en noir et blanc et en couleurs. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon. Artikel-Nr. RO60145409
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