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Moving along with the new craft

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

First post on the new website, thanks to Chris for doing another amazing job- just upto me to fill it in!

We have been busy, too busy to post anything on here and its only going to get worse as we try to get it ready for the World champs in August! Read More

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Orange Peril Build Update

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Various moulds have been built and foam cores sanded to shape for parts of the thrust duct assembly. Read More

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Orange Build update

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

The skirts for the new craft will be made at Cameron Balloons in Bristol, the largest hot air balloon manufacturer in the world. Read More

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The new hull is being moved to Bristol where it will be assembled. Many parts are yet to be designed and the team will be helped by Bristol University engineering department and the Motorsport club. Read More

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