Another commentary on the demise of the low cost airline.

The Zephyr-6, as it is known, stayed aloft for more than three days, running through the night on batteries it had recharged in sunlight.

…The flight was a demonstration for the US military, which is looking for new types of technology to support its troops on the ground. … “A satellite goes over the same part of the Earth twice a day – and one of those is at night – so it’s only really getting a snapshot of activity.

Paramotors battle northwards having made it well into Scotland. The mission, to raise money for The Forces Children’s Trust and the UK Air Ambulance Service. A story being written into film and print as they fly.