Mike Kendrick interview

Category: oral-history

Catalogue number: OH0009

Mike Kendrick with microphone

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Michael Kendrick and Jennifer d’Alton discuss his ballooning life and how he became a living legend.

  • Kendrick recounts his first balloon flight, which was for an advertising campaign on the Isle of Man during TT week.
  • His innovative use of hot air balloons for advertising led to significant impact and memorability.
  • He recounts a training flight where they reached 42,000 feet in an open basket, despite being scared of heights.
  • Mike details their success in growing a business from 2 to 21 airships in 5 years through strategic sponsorships and advertising.
  • Mike discusses Princess Diana's involvement in landmine removal project.
  • He met Nelson Mandela and developed a solution to clear landmines in Croatia with the help of Richard Branson and Brad Pitt.
  • Mike was nominated for Aviation Living Legend status alongside Buzz Aldrin and other famous people, and is now working with them to raise money for charities.
  • Mike has personal experience with cancer and wants to use airship to help people who can't afford medical treatment, as 60% of the global population lacks access to healthcare.
Interviewer: Jennifer d’Alton
Interview date: 23 May 2024
Transcript pdf (click to open in new tab):Michael Kendrick Transcript.pdf
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