Celia Kunert interview
Category: oral-history Catalogue number: | OH0015Details| Description: | - Jennifer d’Alton and Celia Kunert discuss ballooning, with Jennifer excited to learn about Celia's experiences.
- Celia describes how they repaired a damaged hot air balloon with patches, using a sewing machine and glue.
- The patches stayed on the balloon for several years before CFA inspectors recommended proper repair methods. Zebedee was formed 1972
- Group of 10-12 people launched a balloon business Dante Group. With sponsorship from BOAC which turned into BA.
- Celia recounts her best hot air balloon flights, including flying over the Great Wall of China and being met by a platoon of armed soldiers.
- Celia remembers landing in Zambia and being stoned by the locals.
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| Interviewer: | Jennifer d’Alton |
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| Interview date: | 2 August 2024 |
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| Transcript pdf (click to open in new tab): | Celia Kunert Transcript.pdf |
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