Testing the burner of a hot air balloon at the Chateau d'Oex balloon festival, Switzerland

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The pilot of a hot air balloon testing the burner before inflating his balloon

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Size: 3543px × 5328px
Location: Chateau d'Oex, Switzerland
Photo credit: © Alistair Scott / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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