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!
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