Roly Parsons

Living legend and New Zealand's most accomplished aeronaut.

Roly Parsons, NZ's most accomplished aeronaut.

Pilot Andrew Livingston.

President, Hot Air Ballooning Association, Martyn Stacey.

Inside Martyn Stacey's balloon, Methven.

Roly with his military medals.

Roly in Antarctica, planning the balloon flight in Scots footsteps (Courtesy Roly Parsons)

Flying over the desert in Oman (Courtesy Roly Parsons)

Night flying over the desert in Oman (Courtesy Roly Parsons)

Wing Commander, Sultan of Oman's Airforce (Courtesy Roly Parsons)

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