Galder
Ad Ballon Ballonvaarten
55th anniversary flight of ballooning in the Netherlands
13-07-2025
Today we drove to Galder in the province of North Brabant. Ad Ballon Balloon Flights is located there.
Ad Ballon Balloon Flights organized the 55th anniversary flight to commemorate ballooning in the Netherlands.
The PH-BEN, a 55-year-old Cameron O-56 made in 1970, took a short flight with Ad Ballon founder Ad Haarhuis.

A fun fact from Ad Ballon.
🎈 A piece of Dutch aviation history that still takes flight!
In 1970, the PH-BEN was the very first modern hot air balloon in the Netherlands. Created for Benegas as a striking promotional tool,
this balloon became the start of commercial ballooning in our country. With its characteristic shape and historical registration, it literally launched a new era.
55 years later? Still airworthy. ✨ In 2020, the PH-BEN celebrated its 50th anniversary with a magnificent flight over Zundert,
along with younger generation balloons. A unique blend of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and passion for the sky. Saturday, July 12th marks the 55th anniversary!
What started as a marketing stunt grew into an icon in the world of ballooning. 💨
And the best part: you can still admire it!
(Source: Ad Ballon Facebook.)

Also a fun fact from Cameron Balloons is :
The 4th balloon built by us here at Cameron Balloons in 1970 (the 15th by Don Cameron & team, since 1967).
We're very pleased it's still flying 55 years later. Excellent craftsmanship.
(Source: Ad Ballon Facebook.)

Below you can see the photos of the festive anniversary flight in honor of the 55th anniversary of ballooning in the Netherlands.
They took off from a meadow located on the Vonderpad in Galder.

Enjoy watching!

	Overview Pictures
Ten balloons took part in the Jubilee flight. Photo's here below | | v
	PH- The Netherlands
Type : Cameron O-56 Reclame : Registration : PH-BEN	Type : Cameron O-56 Reclame : Registration : PH-BEN				Type : Cameron O-56 Reclame : Registration : PH-BEN
Type : Cameron O-56 Reclame : Registration : PH-BEN	Type : Cameron O-56 Reclame : Registration : PH-BEN				Type : Cameron O-56 Reclame : Registration : PH-BEN
Type : Cameron O-56 Reclame : Registration : PH-BEN	Type : Cameron O-56 Reclame : Registration : PH-BEN				Type : Cameron O-56 Reclame : Registration : PH-BEN
Type : Ultra Magic M-210 Reclame : Ad Ballon Registration : PH-BIZ	Type : Ultra Magic M-210 Reclame : Ad Ballon Registration : PH-BIZ				Type : Ultra Magic M-210 Reclame : Ad Ballon Registration : PH-BIZ
Type : Lindstrand LBL-105A Reclame : Impuls het blad van de Noorderkempen Registration : PH-BTP       (ex. OO-BTP)			Type : Lindstrand LBL-105A Reclame : Impuls het blad van de Noorderkempen Registration : PH-BTP       (ex. OO-BTP)
Type : Ultra Magic N-300 Reclame : BN de Stem Registration : PH-DST		Type : Ultra Magic N-300 Reclame : BN de Stem Registration : PH-DST		Type : Ultra Magic N-300 Reclame : BN de Stem Registration : PH-DST
Type : Cameron N-180 Reclame : Werken bij de Luchtmacht / 100 Jaar Militaire Luchtvaart Registration : PH-FVH			Type : Cameron N-180 Reclame : Werken bij de Luchtmacht / 100 Jaar Militaire Luchtvaart Registration : PH-FVH
Type : Ultra Magic N-250 Reclame : Ad Ballon Ballonvaarten Registration : PH-HEB			Type : Ultra Magic N-250 Reclame : Ad Ballon Ballonvaarten Registration : PH-HEB
Type : Ultra Magic N-250 Reclame : Ad Ballon Ballonvaarten Registration : PH-HEB			Type : Ultra Magic N-250 Reclame : Ad Ballon Ballonvaarten Registration : PH-HEB
Type : Ultra Magic N-300 Reclame : Lesamis Registration : PH-LAZ			Type : Ultra Magic N-300 Reclame : Lesamis Registration : PH-LAZ
Type : Ultra Magic N-300 Reclame : Lesamis Registration : PH-LAZ			Type : Ultra Magic N-300 Reclame : Lesamis Registration : PH-LAZ
Type : Lindstrand LBL-105A Reclame : Vlaams & Neutraal Ziekenfonds Registration : PH-PGU  2			Type : Lindstrand LBL-105A Reclame : Vlaams & Neutraal Ziekenfonds Registration : PH-PGU  2
Type : Lindstrand LBL-105A Reclame : Vlaams & Neutraal Ziekenfonds Registration : PH-PGU  2	Type : Lindstrand LBL-105A Reclame : Vlaams & Neutraal Ziekenfonds Registration : PH-PGU  2				Type : Lindstrand LBL-105A Reclame : Vlaams & Neutraal Ziekenfonds Registration : PH-PGU  2
Type : Cameron Z-56 Reclame : Ad Ballon Registration : PH-SJK			Type : Cameron Z-56 Reclame : Ad Ballon Registration : PH-SJK
Type : Cameron Z-56 Reclame : Ad Ballon Registration : PH-SJK			Type : Cameron Z-56 Reclame : Ad Ballon Registration : PH-SJK
Type : Ultra Magic N-210 Reclame : De Zonnebloem Registration : PH-ZBB			Type : Ultra Magic N-210 Reclame : De Zonnebloem Registration : PH-ZBB
This Balloon was taken off at Zundert and i drove to this to take a picture of it.
Type : Ultra Magic M-145 Reclame : ex. Baustoffe Wenn's Um's Bauen Geht Registration : PH-OBG         (ex. D-OBGA)	Type : Ultra Magic M-145 Reclame : ex. Baustoffe Wenn's Um's Bauen Geht Registration : PH-OBG         (ex. D-OBGA)				Type : Ultra Magic M-145 Reclame : ex. Baustoffe Wenn's Um's Bauen Geht Registration : PH-OBG         (ex. D-OBGA)