Jet Team, Wingwalkers, Jetman Set Out On 'The Breitling Dragon Tour'

The Breitling Jet Team, Breitling Wingwalkers and Jetman are flying East for the winter, to bring Breitling's passions for aviation to new audiences in what is being collectively called 'The Breitling Dragon Tour". All three teams are heading to Asia to participate in Airshow China 2012, held in Zhuhai, Guangdong province.

Although the 1940's Stearmans of the wingwalking team and Yves Rossy's Jetwings can all be shipped there in containers, the Breitling Jet Team will have to get there with their own wings. Leaving Wednesday from Dijon, they are flying through Eastern Europe, into Russia passing through Siberia, then on to Mongolia and down through China to reach their destination by mid October.

Breitling Aviation Director, Nigel Lamb flew the first civilian aerobatic team in China in 1996. "There is such an incredible fascination and enthusiasm for aviation in China, the team is well remembered even to this day. I'm looking forward to going back with all three teams and three entirely different spectacles from Europe. Hopefully, this is just the start of the adventure. We're looking into keeping the Breitling Jet Team in Asia for 2013 and organising a series of tours in the region".

"While we are here we want to make the most of our opportunities, we will miss the European 2013 season, but it will be exciting to explore new countries and display to new crowds," said team leader Jacques Bothelin. "We'll be back in Europe early 2014 with some great experiences to relay."

(Photos provided by Breitling)

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