Charity Worker Becomes First Female Hot Air Balloon Pilot in Nearly Half a Century to Gain Licence in Wales

Charity worker becomes first female hot air balloon pilot in nearly half a century to gain licence in Wales

41-year-old Laura Davies, who lives in Carmarthenshire, decided to learn to fly after launching a festival in memory of her late husband, Arwel, who was a passionate balloonist. Laura said: “I feel over the moon! My purpose for flying a hot air balloon was purely to see Arwel’s beloved hot air balloon back in the sky.  “From then I got good momentum to see the balloon in the air, and I couldn’t say no to the incredible support that I was offered…

Charity trustee becomes the first Welsh female hot air balloon pilot in over 40 years to train and gain her licence in Wales! | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond

A Wales Air Ambulance Trustee has become the first Welsh woman in over 40 years to train and gain her hot air balloon licence in Wales. 41-year-old Laura Davies who lives in Llanwrda, decided to learn to fly after launching a festival in memory of her late husband, Arwel, who was a passionate balloonist. Laura said: “I feel over the moon! My purpose for flying a hot air balloon was purely to see Arwel’s beloved hot air balloon back in the sky.  …