Ferry Flight #1

HALO took off as scheduled for the first ferry flight to Abu Dhabi today around 08:40 local. Preparations started as early as 04:00!
The rest of the team will travel either to Bangkok/Pattaya or to Taiwan today or tomorrow.
HALO on its way to the first ferry flight.

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