Geneva - A Swiss-led trio of balloonists plans to take off tomorrow in a world record bid to circle the globe non-stop. A Swiss psychiatrist, a Belgian pilot and a British engineer are confident their repaired Breitling Orbiter 2 is ready to fly.
Balloon team plan take-off
Geneva - A Swiss-led trio of balloonists plans to take off tomorrow in a world record bid to circle the globe non-stop
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