Breitling, the Pilot's Watch

[Jean Loup]

I share this fantastic film, many of this achievments I did not know (like the Jetman!). I remember the Breitling Orbiter, I followed that flight on Satellite TV. Now, Bertrand Picard using Solar Energy, has to wait for favorable weather until next spring time. The Hot air Ballon was a proven artifact since the XVI century, Solar Energy has to be developed as bateries for power storage are being tested & corrected when overused.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsNGMWI2b1Q[/youtube]

[OldAirmail]

GREAT find, Jean.

About the nine minute mark they have a Westland Lysander sneaking in to pick up clock mechanisms for Britain.

One of my favorite STOL aircraft along with the Fieseler Storch.

Thank you.

[C]

Of course the Lysander pilot was likely wearing his issue Rolex back then...

The problem now with Breitling, with their fairly aggressive marketing, sponsorship etc, is that they're becoming a little common!