Indian Army’s record-setting hot air balloon expedition flagged in at Pune
The expedition was conducted under the aegis of the Indian Army Adventure Wing by the Hot Air Ballooning Node at Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) Centre, Bhopal.
The expedition covered over 750km and set an Indian record for the longest nonstop flight at 8 hours and 44 minutes. (Source: X/ @IaSouthern) Covering over 750km and creating a record for the longest nonstop hot-air balloon flight in India of 8 hours and 44 minutes, a hot air ballooning expedition of the Indian Army, which was flagged off from Bhopal on November 30, formally concluded in Pune on Wednesday.
The expedition was conducted under the aegis of the Indian Army Adventure Wing by the Hot Air Ballooning Node at Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) Centre, Bhopal.
“The team traversed varied terrain from the Narmada Valley in Madhya Pradesh to the Western Ghats in Maharashtra with scheduled halts at Mhow, Sambhaji Nagar and Ahilyanagar, covering over 750km. At each location, the team interacted with local youth, offering them an opportunity to witness this unique adventure sport and learn about the Indian Army’s commitment to fostering a spirit of exploration and resilience.” a press statement from the Indian Army read.
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