Two Japanese amateur hot-air
Two Japanese amateur hot-air balloonists, Michio Kanda and Naoki Ishikawa, attempting a transpacific flight from Tochigi near Tokyo, were forced to ditch after just 13 hr. and a transit of 1,460 km. (900 mi.). Appar-ently the pilot flame ignition in their 26-meter (85-ft.)-dia. balloon failed. They...
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