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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RBC Acquires 'Wildfire' Balloon

New Balloon for the RBC Fleet

07/06/01 -- Today Rochester Balloon Company, LLC announces the acquisition of an additional balloon to the planned company fleet. The balloon system is an Aerostar RX-7 S55A. The balloon name is 'Wildfire' and is bright red with white diamonds. The basket is an Aerostar Classic made with sewn wicker and leather trim. There are two complete redundant burner systems on board each capable of 18 million BTU's/hour. There are also two 15 gal propane tanks, instruments and many other accessories. 

'Wildfire' will be used for hot air balloon rides and promotions through out the Rochester, MN area. If you should see us flying be sure to stop and say hello to the crew and passengers.

 For additional information on rides and hot air balloon promotions refer to the listings below. 

 

Contact Information

For more information or to book a hot air balloon ride or a hot air balloon visit to your company or neighborhood picnic contact us at:

Telephone:
507-254-8343 (Doug) or 507-254-3777 (Chuck)
Postal address:
Rochester Balloon Company, LLC                                               
664 Itasca CT NW Rochester, MN 55901-8856
Electronic mail:
General Information: rides@rochesterballoon.com
Webmaster: kyle@rochesterballoon.com
          Assistant Webmaster: keith@rochesterballoon.com
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