Gordon Bennett Cup 2017 - The most prestigious gas balloon race in the world
The history of the Gordon Bennett Aeronautical Cup Is full of incredible flights, legendary stories and prestigious records. The rules are easy. The team with the furthest distance wins. The championship was created in 1906 by the adventurer James Gordon Bennett Jr, an American press baron and sponsor of motor racing and air sports. The Gordon Bennett Cup is one of the most prestigious event in the world of ballooning. This year the 61th edition was held in Fribourg (SUI).
This year 21 gas balloons from 13 nations competed: LEŸS and HOUVER travelled 1,834.72km to take the win. They were...