Balloon Sky winners miss tower by just 60 centimeters in dramatic flight
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- A balloon crew from České Budějovice won the Balloon Sky 2026 competition in Hradec Králové.
- The winning balloon passed just 60 centimeters from the tip of the city’s White Tower.
- Crew member Roman Hanzlik recorded the close flight on video.
The winning balloon at Hradec Králové’s Balloon Sky 2026 competition came within 60 centimeters of the tip of the city’s iconic White Tower.
A crew from České Budějovice won the contest, which challenged balloons to pass as close as possible to the landmark. Crew member Roman Hanzlik captured the striking flight on video.
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