The Remarkable Return of PH-UVO: A UFO Balloon with a Story to Tell

After a dramatic incident at an event in the Netherlands, the unique hot air balloon registered as PH-UVO, originally designed for the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day, has been given a second life. The balloon, which mimics a UFO, was badly damaged but has now been...

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Merchandise Now Available Online!

Excitement is building as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, set for October this year, has officially launched its online merchandise store. As one of the most visually stunning and widely attended events in the world, the Balloon Fiesta offers not only...

HISTORY OF OK-1878 JAGERMEISTER HOT AIR BALLOON

It was made in Brno for the World Hot Air Balloon Championship in Slovenia. First registered as OK-0038 then registered as HA-X02 and now back to Czech registration called OK-1878. The reason why its has the numbers 1878, is because it was made in Germany in the year...

 

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Kevin ter Maat has been a passionate member of the ballooning community since the age of nine. His journey began at local ballooning events across the Netherlands and has since taken him around the world. Today, Kevin not only flies hot air balloons, making his childhood dreams a reality, but he is also the proud owner of Wazoopins, a merchandise company specializing in ballooning gear. Through 24Balloons, Kevin aims to share his love for ballooning with enthusiasts everywhere, offering a platform where stories, news, and history come alive.

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