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In The Moment ... Images Of The Past: Ballooning In South Dakota

In The Moment ... October 2, 2017 Show 189 Hour 2

The history of hot air ballooning begins right here, in South Dakota. For this week's Images of the Past we talk about the quest to float safely aloft in a unique aircraft. Joining us now is Orvin Olivier. He's a hot air balloon history expert, a former Raven Industry employee, and a 40-year balloon pilot.

Chris is a producer for In the Moment.