Per Lindstrand teamed up with Richard Branson after years of being rivals

Born in Sweden is career started in the Swedish Armed Forces as an Engineering Officer and having gained a masters degree in aeronautical engineering he moved to Saab and then Lockheed.

Per then moved to England to start up Colt Balloons. Per started ballooning as a hobby, and rather bravely his first flight was in his own home made balloon!

Per then realised that their was a market opportunity his hobby and his skills could fill. Thus Colt Balloons was born.

With his cutting edge technology Per went on to win all the major balloon records. In 1991 Per launched Lindstrand Balloons Ltd.to manufacture hot air balloons, airships and gas balloons.
 

Per, a highly entertaining and motivational speaker, will recount in his speech or presentation his exploits with Richard Branson flying across the Pacific and then ditching in it as well as a host of other tales and lessons from his life.

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