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The 12. Hot Air Balloon
European Championships

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Let us show u some impressions of the Hot Air Balloon European Championships taking place in the first two weeks of August, 2000 at Meysembourg, Larochette.

 

The official opening was done by Bertrand Piccard (the first pilot flying around the world in a balloon) and the Minister of Transport Henri Grethen by burning the Luxembourgish Tricolor banner instead of cutting.
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This picture  shows the mayor of Larochette Pierre Wies during his opening speech at the opening ceremony
A Flight show were, among many other planes, 2 Jaguars of the French military patrouille Raffin Mike were presented
The Luxemburg Air Rescue (LAR)  in Action 

 

A sky full of colors...

Only some of the "Fiesta" balloons after take off.

The Night-Glow in Larochette on Saturday night. 
As you can see, the streets were crowded with people.
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Show me more Pictures!The official results were after 22 competitions

1: David Bereford, England  (17.118 Points)
2: François Messines, France (16.149 Points)
3: Joseph Scherzer, Austria (15.108 Points)
Best Luxemburger Goy Feltes (38. with 11.718 Points)

 

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