Team USA 2 (Sullivan / White) landed. Thank you for a spectacular flight!
Team USA 2 landed in southern Portugal. Pilots Mark Sullivan and Cheryl White as well as the other three teams still flying are to be congratulated for one of the most tactical flights in the long tradition of the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett. A flight containing all the elements of a long-distance gasballoon flight.
They had to make their landing decision as the team was approaching the Atlantic Ocean. Now, this landing position marks a “goal” for the four other teams flying through the night. Teams FRA, SUI 1 and SUI 2 will all aim to achieve a “fly in” into the very last tip of Portugal, to “Sagres”.
The upcoming night will add more drama to this Coupe. Let us hope that all teams terminate their flight safely.
Team GBR 2 (Folkes / Rich) landed after a great flight (time: 20:30 loc / 18:30 UTC)
Pilots Janet Folkes and Ann Rich probably did the longest flight ever performed by a women-team. They landed safely on Spanish soil. Their retrieve crew is close by. All is safe and sound. By the way: this was flight number 2 for Ann
We like to congratulate Janet and Ruth for an outstanding performance and we extend our appreciation for your pilot skills.
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