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| Description: | A Colt 56A, serial number 507, named Alka Seltzer. Originally flown for Bayer, manufacturers of Alka Seltzer, to reinforce their advertisement ”plunk, plunk, fizz-” as a relief from ailments. First flown on 13 April 1983 at Leeds Castle, Kent. Logbook held by BBM&L. Last flight 13 March 1986. Total hours flown 171. |
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| Name: | Alka Seltzer |
| Type: | Colt 56A |
| Serial No.: | 507 |
| First flown: | 13 April 1983, Leeds Castle, Kent |
| Donated by: | Flying Pictures Limited, 1992 |
| Image(s) credit: | Richard Hands |
History
23 February 1983
First owners: The Hot Air Balloon Company Ltd.
7 July 1989
New owners: Flying Pictures (Balloons) Ltd.
29 April 1997
Registration cancelled as permanently withdrawn from use