Only one fan has exited the List this month, although we think a number of items are sold but advertisers have not advised us yet ….! Similarly the items on Stop Press make up the majority of items new to the List, bolstered by Peter Mossman’s Viva 77 G-BIGL making a re-appearance and another 77 envelope offered by Zebedee in Hungary. A new ‘Wanted’ ad from Belgium requests … [Read more...]
Issue 451: November 2024
Issue 450: October 2024
Unless you know otherwise September has been a poor month for sales with no envelopes reported sold. For October we have Dick Sargent’s LBL35A Hopper G-GABI which after a long flying career sees Dick retiring. For many years he has represented LBL in Switzerland and prior to that bought appropriately registered G-DICK on the second hand market and owned it for 29 … [Read more...]
Issue 449: September 2024
After a busy couple of months on the Zebedee List, things have quietened down somewhat during August. A late flurry of sales activity as we edit these pages have seen both the Fell Reynolds balloons sold, as has G-BXXG and G-CBOW and at the last minute, G-CHBX. The only balloons entering the main list this issue are those which have moved over from ‘Stop Press’ but Andy … [Read more...]
Issue 448: August 2024
Two complete balloons are reported as sold during July - Kim’s 250 which has sold to mainland Europe and at the other end of the scale, Ultramagic H-31 G-CIOV has found a new home in Italy. One balloon, G-CECS an LBL 105A moves from Stop Press into the main List together with a number of components that have been listed during July. Only the remaining items from Tony Brown’s … [Read more...]
Issue 447: July 2024
The most sought after ‘complete rig’ over recent years has been a “90” up from the “77” of the old days …. Well this month, moving over from ‘Stop Press’ to the main list are two of them - and a 77 (for us oldies?!) plus a very attractive Kubicek 70 from Crispin. Glen Everett is selling the 90s on behalf of a friend - one of them already ‘positioned’ in Mondovi’, the 77 is … [Read more...]
Issue 446: June 2024
The June List is a bit later than usual, caused by the deluge of ads and the many sales which have resulted over the past few weeks. Keeping the List up to date has been quite a challenge! A complete 90 has sold, as have 90 and 31 envelopes. G-FOGG’s envelope has gone to the BBM&L whilst the other components have been sold. Another balloon has been withdrawn from sale. … [Read more...]
Instruments, Radios, Balloon Accessories and much more!
Ball 655 Cameron basket mount with two separate basket and balloon temperature leads connectable at karabiner level. Complete with temperature sensor. £45.00 or offer. Orange dayglo pull to inflate crew life jackets x 2. Complete with manual top up mouthpiece. Waist ties & whistle for attracting attention. Do not inflate before leaving aircraft. Perfect for the next … [Read more...]
Issue 445: May 2024
The List seems to have exploded with new ads during April with everything from complete balloons to large collections of all those ancillaries we require— fans, ropes, hoses, flight bags etc. Nick Godfrey’s selection of such items remains on Stop Press so that everything appears in one ad rather than distributed amongst the sections within the main list. Gone is Peter … [Read more...]
Issue 444: April 2024
Colt 21A G-BOLN originally one of a trio of ‘Pepsi Hoppers’ has found a new home in France during March, whilst other sales include Mike Scholes’ Titanium cylinders, a basket, radio, flying suit, quick release and several items from Peter Mossman - which made it on to ‘Stop Press’ during the month. His two balloons, a crispy fabric Cameron O-65 and former Irish ‘Budget Travel’ … [Read more...]
Issue 443: March 2024
There has certainly been plenty of trading during February. At least three envelopes have sold - G-UTRA, G-CIIX and G-JEMZ with another under offer at present. The demand for smaller items, especially modern quick releases, V-bridles and manifolds continues, driven by the high prices of buying new. Stuart Seager has sold the last of his major items - a trailer and 8hp fan, … [Read more...]
Issue 442: February 2024
Just one envelope leaves the List for this month - Cameron A300 G-BZNU finally reported as sold. However other sales notified include as predicted David Hartland’s Indespension trailer, two quick releases, Chris Monk’s tanks, some half fan cages and all Peter Dowlen’s items except the handling line. Two complete balloons and one envelope join the List this issue - the … [Read more...]
Issue 441: January 2024
December proved another busy month with 69 & 105 envelopes G-OABC & G-BZAG and 90 & 350 complete balloons G-ROSK and G-CDDL all finding new homes, along with a basket, several tanks and smaller items. New for this list is Roy Battersby’s well used Cameron V-56 envelope moving over from ‘Stop Press’ whilst Roy at the same time is looking for a newer version of the … [Read more...]