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Brian Jones is a British aviator and balloonist who co-piloted the first successful non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in a hot air balloon. On March 21, 1999, alongside Swiss psychiatrist Bertrand Piccard, he landed the Breitling Orbiter 3 in Egypt after a journey lasting 19 days, 21 hours, and 47 minutes. Prior to this historic achievement, Jones served as an instructor in the Royal Air Force and later worked as the United Kingdom's chief examiner for hot air ballooning. Their expedition demonstrated the possibilities of long-duration, wind-powered flight for future aviation research.
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Who was Brian Jones's ballooning partner?
Brian Jones co-piloted the Breitling Orbiter 3 with Swiss psychiatrist Bertrand Piccard. Together they completed the first successful non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in a hot-air balloon.
When did Brian Jones land after the circumnavigation?
Jones and Piccard landed in Egypt on March 21, 1999. Their landing completed the Breitling Orbiter 3 journey.
What balloon did Brian Jones fly around the world?
He flew in the Breitling Orbiter 3. The flight was a non-stop hot-air-balloon circumnavigation with Bertrand Piccard.
What is Brian Jones known for?
He is best known as a British aviator and balloonist who completed the first successful non-stop balloon flight around the world. The 1999 achievement made the Breitling Orbiter 3 a landmark in aviation history.
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