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23. Phil Hooper - Bristol, UK

G-BOOB

2009 - 24th
2008 - N/A

Phil is another local Bristol based pilot who can often be seen around Thornbury flying. Phil had a great first attempt at competing last year and will hope to match or improve this year.

24. Jim Howard - Portishead, UK

G-CCGY

2009 - 32nd
2008 - N/A

Known to most balloonists as the voice of Cameron Balloons, Jim is now retired and concentrates on his hobby of running a very successful medical company. Jim tells us he is selling an octopus.

25. Mike Howard - Dubai, UAE

G-IFIF

2009 - 30th
2008 - 3rd

Mike is best known for being the son of Jim. Mike just missed the podium at the 2008 world championships but has a stream of successes including three national championships.

26. Kevin Jones - Evesham, UK

G-BYBN

2009 - N/A
2008 - 28th

Kevin now runs the successful balloon meet at Evesham the week before the Exclusive Cup. Kevin was at the first Exclusive Cup and will look to improve this year.

27. Andrew Kaye - Northamptonshire, UK

G-KSKS

2009 - N/A
2008 - N/A

Andy flies many special shapes including Bertie Bassett and the Aston Martin shape. He is frequently flying in exotic places but is attending the Exclusive Cup purely for fun.

28. David Levin - Colorado, USA

G-CFLK

2009 - N/A
2008 - N/A

David has been a pilot since 1976 and has 4,500 hours in command. He was World Champion in 1985 and Gas Balloon World Champion in 1992. He also won the prestigious Gordon Bennett gas balloon race in 1992.