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First to light up at Dawn Patrol
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The whole Dawn Patrol contingent
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The basket, no balloon attached
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Playing with fire, but not like Burning Man
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The balloon on the ground
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Neighbor balloon inflating
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AT-6 fly-by
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Eager crew
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Orval tells me to stick the camera in here. Yes sir!
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Another Orval-recommended shot
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Rarely seen view: underneath the balloon, spreading the fabric out
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Orval, minutes before launch
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Last bit of motivation
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And he's off
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Neighbor balloon reaches critical density
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Looking up
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Looking up, but with Ethel
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I'll spare the cliche
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Lots of 'em
Thanks to Orval and Bo for letting us help out!